Description:

The Role at a Glance
As an Attorney - Worker's Comp and Auto Litigation, you will lead strategies on worker's compensation and auto liability matters, handling pre-litigation disputes and resolving litigated claims with cross-functional partners. Further, you will help develop programs and tools that contain costs, working closely with our Risk Management Department and third-party administrator (TPA). This role reports to the Manager, Litigation Attorney within the Legal Department.

The role will report to the Manager, Litigation/Attorney - Worker's Comp and Auto Liability.

Manage and Resolve Claims: Actively manage and successfully resolve a busy portfolio of workers' compensation and auto liability claims, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
Supervise Outside Counsel: Select, retain, and supervise outside counsel, coordinating with law firms to manage budgets and control costs efficiently.
Strategic Legal Partner: Serve as a strategic legal partner to the business, providing expert advice on business practices, risk avoidance/mitigation, and legal compliance. Keep the team informed with timely reports on substantive legal developments.
Develop Claims Strategy: Collaborate with internal and external counsel, TPAs, and insurance companies to develop effective strategies and action plans for claims.
Oversee Discovery Process: Manage all aspects of the internal discovery process, including reviewing and developing strategies for discovery requests and responses, collecting and producing internal documents, coordinating e-discovery, identifying and interviewing witnesses, and preparing key witness testimony.
Mediation and Settlement: Develop and attend mediation and settlement strategies in conjunction with internal/external legal partners, insurance companies, and TPAs to achieve favorable resolutions.
Support Business Partners: Address ongoing questions and issues from business partners throughout the claims resolution process, providing clear and practical guidance.
Lead Special Projects: Lead special projects within the Legal Department to drive efficiencies, contribute to knowledge management, and support efforts to establish, assess, and maintain team performance metrics.

What we are looking for:

Academic Credentials: Strong academic creditentials including a J.D. degree.
Professional Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house.
Travel: Ability to travel domestically as needed (5-10% of the time).
Bar Membership: Must be a current member in good standing of the Tennessee Bar, or a member in good standing of another state bar with eligibility for admission in Tennessee as in-house counsel.