Litigation Attorney

Overview

This role is for a Litigation Attorney experienced in complex, high exposure litigation with a strong background in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense. The position involves developing and executing strategies for assigned litigated matters, legal issues, and categories of exposures, managing internal and external resources to achieve resolutions that consider the unique aspects of each case. The attorney will focus on effectively defending policyholders and affiliates in complex claims and resolving exposures on commercially reasonable terms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver positive and timely results for affiliates by evaluating and positioning them in complex, high exposure matters
• Exercise excellent judgment regarding objectives, action plans, associates, outside partners, and adversaries
• Represent the organization externally, coordinating initiatives with co-carriers
• Provide legal counsel and support for informed and timely decisions on complex claims
• Develop and implement consistent company positions on key issues and claim types
• Perform disciplined legal, financial, and strategic analysis
• Master substantive litigation responsibilities including:
  • Actuarially-assisted modeling of exposure
  • Defining and executing resolution plans for complex claims
  • Managing outside counsel, including budgets and plans
• Prepare high-quality reports detailing facts, legal concepts, risks, recommended strategies, and valuations
• Manage internal and external resources overseeing discovery, motion practice, trials, and appeals
• Track relevant legal developments and advise associates accordingly

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia
• Minimum of 10 years of insurance coverage or defense litigation experience, either as outside counsel or within the insurance industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial training is desirable
• Completion of CPCU courses is desirable

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of outside counsel and other vendors
• Supervise paralegals, support staff, and other internal resources assisting on assigned matters

Travel

• Travel requirements vary; frequent domestic travel and occasional international travel depending on business needs

Work Environment

• Professional, cubicle-based collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands and deadlines
• Use of standard office equipment such as phones, computers, copiers/printers, and filing cabinets
• Moderate noise level

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, LGBTQ+ status, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.