Senior Litigation Attorney

And we have the leadership to help you get there. The Law Offices of Fishman and Cabrera at CNA Staff Counsel seek an independent, organized, and self motivated Senior Trial Attorney. The successful candidate must have insurance defense experience handling commercial lines matters, with extensive knowledge of general liability, including substantive experience with New York Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6), contractual indemnification issues between parties, commercial premises liability, and commercial auto claims. The attorney is expected to handle matters from inception through trial (pre suit through resolution). Timely reporting to clients and claims partners is required. Manages preparation litigation preparation. Develops the litigation strategy, and prepares/directs the preparation of all necessary materials i.e., May provide trial coaching/oversight/ assistance to other attorneys. 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 supervise, train, or mentor other attorneys and paralegals. claims, etc). Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other 3rd parties while resolving legal issues. Works independently in resolving legal cases with minimal supervision. Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Senior level advanced knowledge of the law as well as legal theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization. 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. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software ie Adobe, West Law, TeamConnect or other case management software. Helps self and others to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships. Typically requires a minimum of ten years of experience in claims and/or law firm with a progressively increasing level of responsibility. Requires trial and/or litigation experience. Requires experience handling New York Labor Law matters and strong Labor Law deposition. Requires experience with Labor Law Sections 240(1) and 241(6) as well as contractual indemnification issues between the parties. In New York, the average base pay range for the Senior Litigation Attorney role is $187,000 to $235,000. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. #Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Benefits CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees
- and their family members
- achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. At CNA, we are committed to advancing a culture of inclusion
- one that attracts talent from all walks of life, fosters respect and collaboration, and enables all of our colleagues to do their best work. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place. #