Litigation Counsel - Claims (Hybrid)

Description:

An American Auto Insurance Company is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its in-house Litigation Management department. The Counsel II, Claims Litigation Manager will be responsible for the management of class actions and complex litigation relating to claims operations. This role will partner closely with Claims Operations, Tech, and other business teams, while forming part of a collaborative legal department that is valued for its practical advice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 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 insurance claims litigation management experience, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and drive strategy for complex claims related litigation and class actions involving auto damage, personal injury protection, or other insurance claims-based litigation.
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation strategy and risks.
• 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 litigation, class actions, and litigation procedure.
• Counsel and advise An American Auto Insurance Company leadership on pending claims-based 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.
• Requires 5-7 years of litigation management experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role
• Experience managing and/or litigating personal injury protection, auto damage or claims related litigation.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing class actions.
• Experience with personal injury protection, auto damage, or other claims-based class actions.
• Experience with reserving
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal.
• Trial and appellate experience.

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