Associate Coverage Litigation Attorney (Hybrid)

Job Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Coverage Litigation Attorney to join the Coverage Litigation Team in our Denver, CO, and Plymouth, MN offices.

This position involves directly representing the company in complex coverage disputes before courts, arbitration panels, and mediators.

The attorney will advise claim professionals in their handling and resolution of litigated coverage disputes and will be responsible for all phases of litigation with a caseload of some complexity, whether by settlement, trial, or appeal.

The coverage litigation attorney works to develop the skills necessary to independently litigate complex coverage litigation disputes.

Responsibilities

Directly handles a consistent workload of coverage litigation files, with the lead, senior, or managing coverage litigation attorney(s), on Intact’s behalf.

Responsible for all phases of litigation and efficient resolution of litigation of some complexity, whether by settlement, trial, or appeal.

• Works with lead, senior, or managing coverage litigation attorneys on all aspects of litigated files, including discovery, depositions, alternative dispute resolution, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Complies with best practices to protect the interest of the company on all assigned cases in an ethical and zealous manner.

Conducts all research for and drafting of pleadings, appeals, and motions.

• Negotiates settlements.
• Interfaces and provides counsel to claim professionals as coverage litigation develops through trial, alternative dispute resolution, or motion practice.
• Reviews and reports all large cases to managing attorney and prepares timely reports as required.
• Maintains a strong professional knowledge of legal environments in multi-jurisdictional practice and applies this knowledge effectively.
• Interfaces with and directs paralegals and other staff in the production of documents and litigation file management.
• Collaborates with the group’s paralegals, assistants, attorneys, management, and the company’s claim professionals in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements :

• Must have the ability to diagnose, analyze, and solve complex problems and a working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Education and Experience :

• 4-6 years of experience litigating coverage disputes.
• Substantial experience with research, drafting, discovery depositions, mediations, and trial preparation required.
• Trial experience in State and Federal Court preferred.
• 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 : $113,000 $159,000, 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 $142,000 -$166,000. 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.

Job Number : 2262BR

Division : Claims

Location : Denver, CO

Location(s) : Anaheim, CA; Denver, CO; Plymouth, MN

Country : United States

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.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.