Description:

Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Handles insurance defense or coverage matters through all stages of litigation, including Trial. Manages litigation preparation and develops case strategy. Prepares and directs the preparation of necessary materials, including briefs, motions, discovery, depositions, and expert-related matters. Evaluates litigation and settlement strategies and actively drives cases toward resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Handles court appearances, motion practice, discovery, negotiations, and trial-related activities as necessary. Participates in bench and jury trials in state and federal court, as appropriate.
Communicates regularly and concisely with clients, claim professionals, leadership and others to ensure appropriate level of understanding and documentation exists for effective case management. 
Conducts legal research and analysis of facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues. 
Prepares opinions or position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of legal issues/provisions. 
Counsels client/management/claim professionals to avoid legally unsound decisions or plans and when changes in the law occur. 
May assist in training or mentoring attorneys, paralegals, and department staff on appropriate procedures.
Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other third parties while resolving legal issues. 
Works independently in resolving legal cases with oversight supervision. 
Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

Working knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.  
Strong negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners,  
Ability to exercise independent judgment, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.  
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively manage complex and evolving situations.
Ability to understand business goals and objectives and apply sound judgment to support effective legal and business outcomes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software ie TeamConnect or other case management software.  
Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external clients.  
Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the client/organization.  
Helps self and others to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships.  
Thinks creatively and uses diverse ideas to solve problems.  
Raises expectations of self and others by continuously learning and broadening industry and technical skills.

 Education and Experience 

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required. Admission to the New York State Bar and active license to practice law in New York required.
Typically requires a minimum of five years of law firm experience, corporate legal department, insurance organization, or similar legal environment. Experience handling civil litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and dispute resolution preferred.
Prior experience in insurance defense, coverage, or related litigation practice areas is preferred.

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