Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New Hartford, CT

In-House

New Hartford, CT

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New Hartford, CT

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Error Omissions Litigation Staff Attorney (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:
An Error Omissions (E&O) Litigation Staff Attorney plays a pivotal role in safeguarding professionals and businesses from liability claims that arise from mistakes, negligence, or inadequate work. The primary responsibilities include:

- Analyzing complex legal and factual scenarios to determine coverage and liability.
- Negotiating high-severity claims and participating in mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Conducting reinsurance and bad faith reporting.
- Monitoring potentially severe claims assigned to Claims Specialists and providing handling recommendations.
- Preparing authority requests and recommendations for the Vice President of GL Claims, E&O, Reinsurance, and Coverage Claims.
- Advising and assisting agents and insured organizations in implementing policies to minimize exposure to E&O claims.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor () degree is required.
- 5-10 years of experience in handling large loss liability claims is necessary.
- Experience with professional liability claims is preferred.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is between $124,000 and $165,000.
- The final salary will be determined based on the employee’s work experience, geographic location, education, certifications, scope and responsibilities of the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits:
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:

- Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
- Dental Benefit
- Vision Benefit
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan, which includes an annual company financial contribution and discretionary profit sharing based on annual company financial results
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
- Company-Paid Family Leave
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
- Voluntary Benefits, including Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing Services
- Membership with Back-up Care and Senior Solutions
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Matching Gifts program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Referral Award Program
- Wellness programs

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time salaried, exempt position, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.
- Candidates who accept a formal offer must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check and drug screen; additional screening for credit or Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) may be required for some positions.
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and informs all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.