Senior Counsel, Claim

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Counsel, Claim
The candidate will have the opportunity to use legal expertise and litigation skills to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity and deliver optimal results for the company's insured customers. Develop and apply effective use of trial skills and techniques to litigate cases to verdict. Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills. Supervise research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents. Attend court events and other appointments independently. Learn and understand Claim and client expectations. Provide recommendations and case analysis to Claim and insured clients on appropriate file-handling strategies. Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships. Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices. Fully and effectively utilizes available technology, case management system and automation. Travel as required to meet business needs. Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients. Perform other duties as assigned.

Health Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program, Volunteer Encouragement

Legal Writing, Presentation Skills, Trial Skills, Negotiation Skills, Decision Making, Problem Solving

Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school

Job Requisition ID: R-30053

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a Juris Doctorate degree and be a graduate of an accredited law school. Must have 3+ years of prior litigation practice or prior legal experience. Insurance litigation work exposure is desirable. An active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required. Should be able to develop a track record of trial skills and techniques. Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure Major Case Unit (MCU) cases is needed. Strong research and negotiation skills are a must.

Legal