Director & Managing Trial Attorney

10-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Director & Managing Trial Attorney - Radnor, PA or Warren, NJ

Full Time

R-3340

CNA is a leading commercial insurance company, providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to employees. We are currently seeking a Director & Managing Trial Attorney to lead and direct attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in defense or coverage work. This role requires a JD with admission to the bar in either PA and/or NJ, and a minimum of 10 years of related litigation/trial experience. The ideal candidate will also have two years of leadership exposure.

Some of the responsibilities of this position include assigning cases to staff, overseeing the work of attorneys and paralegals, and providing trial coaching and assistance. The Director & Managing Trial Attorney will also stay up to date on legal trends and developments, communicate regularly with clients and claim professionals, and collaborate with other MTAs and Claim Leadership.

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have significant trial experience and senior level knowledge of litigation management within an insurance organization. They should also possess strong management skills, the ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships, and superior communication and negotiation skills. A JD and admission to the bar in PA and/or NJ is required, and admission to both is preferred.

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact .

Responsibilities:

- Lead and direct attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in defense or coverage work
- Assign cases, monitor work, and coordinate with others as needed
- Provide trial coaching and assistance to attorneys
- Stay up to date on legal trends and developments
- Communicate regularly with clients, claim professionals, and Leadership
- Collaborate with other MTAs and Claim Leadership
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Counsel clients and management on legal questions or issues
- Ensure department staff is trained on appropriate procedures
- Make suggestions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the program
- Use metrics and information analysis to drive desired behaviors and results
- Attract, manage, develop, and retain talent
- Act with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization
- Think creatively and use diverse ideas to solve problems
- Continuously learn and broaden industry and technical skills

Requirements:

- JD with admission to the bar in either PA and/or NJ (admission to both preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years related litigation/trial experience
- Two years of leadership exposure desired
- Significant trial experience and senior level knowledge of litigation management within an insurance organization
- Strong management skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff
- Ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional negotiation and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and legal files management and billing software
- Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external customers
- Act with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization
- Help others excel through collaboration and building strong relationships
- Think creatively and use diverse ideas to solve problems
- Continuously learn and broaden industry and technical skills

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact .

Benefits:

- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- Physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals
- Candidate Guide for a detailed look at CNA's benefits

Locations:

- Radnor, PA, USA
- Warren, NJ, USA

Time Type:

- Full time

Job Requisition ID:

- R-3340

Reporting Relationship:

- AVP or above

Education and Experience:

- JD with admission to the bar in either PA and/or NJ required (admission to both preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years related litigation/trial experience
- Two years of leadership exposure desired

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact .

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Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

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Leadership, management, coaching, communication, negotiation, legal research, analytical thinking, Microsoft Office

JD

Apply through the CNA website or contact for accommodations.

Qualification and Experience JD degree and admission to bar in PA and/or NJ

Legal