Description:
Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It's our promise to you.
Who We Are:
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that's aligned to our targeted customer groups.
Intact's Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.
The Opportunity:
We currently have an opportunity for a Trial Attorney to join our Staff Counsel team located in Nothern California on a remote schedule. The Trail Attorney provides legal representation and defense counsel for insureds before courts, arbitration panels, or other bodies and advises claim employees in their handling of litigated claim matters. Responsible for completion of caseload and trial work of some complexity, whether by settlement, trial or appeal. The Trial Attorney works to develop the skills necessary to litigate defense files independently. Some of the Trial Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Handles a consistent workload of defense files representing Intact Insurance insureds in workers' compensation matters. Responsible for maintenance and completion of caseload and trial work of some complexity, whether by settlement, trial or appeal.
- Handles all aspects of litigated files including contact with the client insured, discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial.
- Conducts all appropriate legal action to best protect the interests of the client(s) on all assigned cases in an ethical and zealous manner. Prepares appeals and performs necessary research on motions.
- Assesses case valuation and requests authority to negotiate settlements with applicant attorneys.
- Interfaces and provides counsel to other Intact Insurance Claims staff as cases develop through trial or resolution.
- Reviews and reports all large cases to managing attorney, prepares timely reports as required and schedules/attends conferences with Claims staff to review pending litigation.
- Maintains a strong professional knowledge of legal environments and applies this information effectively.
- Interfaces with and directs paralegals and other staff in the production of documents and litigation file management.
- 5-7 years of experience litigating workers' compensation claims.
- Substantial experience with research, discovery depositions, mediations and trial preparation required.
- JD required.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
- Competitive paid time off programs
- 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
- Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits
Why choose Intact
We live our Values: We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence and social responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what's right to build an inclusive society.
Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance.
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Our promise to you
Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You'll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself.
In return, we promise you support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:
- Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses and society.
- Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
- Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that's aligned to our targeted customer groups. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.
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