Description:

An American Auto Insurance Company's Legal Department is seeking an experienced litigator to join its in-house Enterprise Litigation and Investigations department. This role will be responsible for counselling on First Party Medical litigation, trial preparation and insurance coverage matters. This role will partner closely and provide advise and counsel to the First Party Medical, Personal Injury Protection and claims teams, while forming part of a collaborative legal department that is valued for its practical advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant substantive experience in a law firm or large in-house legal department. In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong judgment, a broad range of litigation management experience, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage and drive strategy for first-party medical litigation.
Collaborate with and manage outside counsel.
Advise internal stakeholders on first party medical litigation strategy, risk management, trial preparation, extra-contractual, and bad faith matters.
Coordinate and actively participate in internal discovery activities in partnership with Operations, Tech, and legal management.
Manage legal risks and resolve disputes.
Facilitate the escalation of complex matters to internal stakeholders and referral to outside counsel while maintaining control over case management and expenses.
Conduct research as needed to provide relevant advice.
Proactively monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging trends in insurance, claims, and litigation procedure.
Counsel and advise An American Auto Insurance Company leadership on pending litigation and litigation trends.

Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
7 or more years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role.
Experience managing high stakes, complex litigation for PIP or First Party Medical claims.
Experience advising clients on first-party medical litigation and law.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
Ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders.
Trial and appellate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience litigating insurance claims, insurance coverage or working for an insurance company.
Experience counselling an insurance claims organization.
Experience handling and litigating complex insurance claims.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.
Trial and appellate experience.

Hybrid schedule 3 days a week onsite