Litigation Attorney
Job Location:
Tarrytown, NY - USA
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Job Summary
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Provides legal services in support of assigned litigation matters. Maintains responsibility and accountability for a caseload and works collaboratively with claims professionals insureds and business partners to achieve favorable outcomes. Handles litigation matters requiring legal analysis sound judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Manages cases through various stages of litigation including investigation discovery motion practice settlement negotiations and resolution.JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Handles insurance defense or coverage matters through all stages of litigation including Trial.Manages litigation preparation and develops case strategy. Prepares and directs the preparation of necessary materials including briefs motions discovery depositions and expert-related matters. Evaluates litigation and settlement strategies and actively drives cases toward resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Handles court appearances motion practice discovery negotiations and trial-related activities as necessary. Participates in bench and jury trials in state and federal court as appropriate.
Communicatesregularly and concisely with clients claim professionals leadership and others to ensure appropriate level of understanding and documentation exists for effective case management.
Conducts legal research and analysis of facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues.
Prepares opinions or position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of legal issues/provisions.
Counsels client/management/claim professionals to avoid legally unsound decisions or plans and when changes in the law occur.
May assist in training or mentoring attorneys paralegals and department staff on appropriate procedures.
Collaboratively workswith clients claim professionals underwriting risk control and other third parties while resolving legal issues.
Works independently in resolving legal cases with oversight supervision.
Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Working knowledge of the theories principles practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication negotiation and presentation skills.
- Strong negotiation consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively manage complex and evolving situations.
- Ability to understand business goals and objectives and apply sound judgment to support effective legal and business outcomes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related softwareieTeamConnect or other case management software.
- Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external clients.
- Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the client/organization.
- Helps self and others to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships.
- Thinks creatively and uses diverse ideas to solve problems.
- Raises expectations of self and others by continuously learning and broadening industry and technical skills.
Education and Experience
- Bachelorsdegree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required. Admission to the New York State Bar and active license to practice law in New York required.
- Typically requires a minimum of five years oflaw firmexperience corporate legal department insurance organization or similar legal environment. Experience handling civil litigation matters including pleadings discovery motion practice and dispute resolution preferred.
- Prior experience in insurance defense coverage or related litigation practice areas is preferred.
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In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $72000 to $141000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.
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About Company
CNA provides insurance solutions to more than 1 million businesses and professionals worldwide. With more than 100 years of industry experience, CNA has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted commercial insurance companies in the business. We’re a powerful legacy built on expe ... View more
