Senior Manager, Staff Counsel - Virginia (Fairfax, Richmond, Viginia Beach, Roanake)

Overview

A well-established insurance organization is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee multiple Staff Counsel office activities related to the defense of lawsuits involving insureds in liability cases, as well as subrogation, Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM), and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) suits or arbitrations filed in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise subordinates handling defense of lawsuits against insureds in liability cases and on behalf of the organization in UM/UIM, PIP, and subrogation suits.
• Interview and approve job applicants; conduct and review associate performance appraisals.
• Initiate or approve salary adjustments, performance ratings, and other personnel changes.
• Counsel associates, take disciplinary actions, or terminate employment as appropriate.
• Represent insureds in liability, UM/UIM, and PIP cases in courts of limited and unlimited jurisdiction.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
• Render opinions on liability, damages, and case value as requested by the Claims Department.
• Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, examinations before trial, and examinations under oath.
• Train and supervise less experienced attorneys, assist as first or second chair counsel, and observe attorneys at trials and arbitrations.
• Monitor bar requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
• Provide feedback on file handling quality and expense management.
• Review office reports and implement changes to improve office statistics such as timeliness, productivity, client and claims survey results, resolution ratios, and subrogation outcomes.
• Adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct, policies, and operating principles.
• Meet attendance standards to perform job functions and facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.
• Travel as required to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• Licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and maintain licensing requirements including CLE.
• Minimum of ten years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.
• Ability to perform essential functions including concentration, reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Proficient in using a keyboard, mouse, and multiple office equipment.
• Professional communication skills in person, via telephone, and written correspondence.
• Ability to document files clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational, priority setting, multi-tasking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.
• Demonstrated successful performance handling primary trial responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity.
• Management experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $135,300.00 - $260,350.00.
• Final salary offer depends on role scope, candidate experience, education, training, work location, and market considerations.
• Comprehensive total rewards program including market-competitive compensation.
• 401(k) savings plan with 6% match vested from day one.
• Performance and recognition-based incentives.
• Tuition assistance.
• Benefits supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, including mental healthcare and fertility and adoption assistance.
• Workplace flexibility with options to work remotely up to four weeks per year.

Location

• Position requires travel as necessary.

Additional Information

• The organization does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected status in compliance with applicable laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities unless it imposes undue hardship.
• The work environment promotes productivity, mutual respect, and is free from discrimination and harassment.