Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney (Hybrid/Remote)
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Location: Minneapolis, MN 55447
Description:
Job Description
We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney to join our team in our Plymouth, MN office or in California, Texas. This position is hybrid or remote depending on the location. The Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney independently provides legal representation to the company in coverage disputes before courts, arbitration panels, and other forums. This position advises claim employees in their handling of coverage disputes. A Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney is responsible for trial work of the highest complexity and resolution whether by settlement, trial or appeal. This position may manage assigned staff and/or coach and mentor junior members of the team.
Responsibilities:
Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires but your recruiter will share more specific compensation information with you during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $160,000 - $200,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Hoboken, NJ; and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $174,000 -$204,000. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include: 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary, competitive paid time off programs, medical, vision and dental plans, mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of voluntary benefits.
About Us
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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We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney to join our team in our Plymouth, MN office or in California, Texas. This position is hybrid or remote depending on the location. The Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney independently provides legal representation to the company in coverage disputes before courts, arbitration panels, and other forums. This position advises claim employees in their handling of coverage disputes. A Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney is responsible for trial work of the highest complexity and resolution whether by settlement, trial or appeal. This position may manage assigned staff and/or coach and mentor junior members of the team.
Responsibilities:
- Manages a workload of coverage files representing the company. Responsible for maintenance and completion of caseload and trial work of the highest complexity, whether by settlement, trial or appeal.
- Assists other coverage counsel with strategy, work-up and preparation of significant coverage files for trial. This includes providing advice and counsel to the company on the defense and resolution of coverage disputes.
- Consults on significant files with staff. Strategizes on resolution of those files and assists in preparing significant matters for trial. May try cases to verdict when necessary.
- Conducts all appropriate legal action to best protect the interests of the company on all assigned cases. Prepares appeals and performs necessary research on motions.
- Broad authority to negotiate settlements with plaintiffs' attorneys.
- May manage a staff, including development, goal setting, skill assessment, staff selection, role alignment, and performance appraisals. Provides frequent communication and measurement of corporate and local goals.
- Interfaces and provides counsel to other claims' staff as cases develop through trial or resolution.
- Provides consultation and advice to claims senior management on the proper resolution of files litigated on behalf of the company.
- Actively provides strategic and tactical input to management on budgetary and office operations.
- Maintains a strong professional knowledge of legal environments and applies this information effectively
- Must have the ability to diagnose, analyze and solve complex problems.
- Must have superior critical thinking, decision making, organizational and presentation skills. Proven self-starter with strong multi-tasking and relationship management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially regarding negotiation. Requires a familiarity with the law in all 50 states and a sense for judiciary objectives in resolving contractual responsibilities.
- Requires the ability to maintain confidential information.
- Exceptional management skills, including informal mentoring and development of staff.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of specialty lines coverages including E&O, D&O, environmental, property, financial services, and technology and/or entertainment coverages.
- 15+ years of experience litigating, preferably litigating matters involving specialty insurance coverage
- Substantial experience with research, discovery depositions, mediations and trial preparation required.
- 10+ years trial experience in State and Federal Court
- JD required.
- Admitted to practice law in at least one state and eligible for pro hac vice admission in other jurisdictions
Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires but your recruiter will share more specific compensation information with you during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $160,000 - $200,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Hoboken, NJ; and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $174,000 -$204,000. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include: 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary, competitive paid time off programs, medical, vision and dental plans, mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of voluntary benefits.
About Us
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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