Assistant General Counsel, Bad Faith Litigation – NY

AIG Claims, Inc.; New York; Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

AIG Claims, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney in New York to manage a busy docket of bad faith and extra-contractual litigation arising from casualty, financial lines, property, and specialty policies.

You will advise claim handlers to avoid or mitigate exposure and coordinate with outside counsel to execute robust litigation strategies. Requirements include 7+ years of litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and bar admission in at least one state.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of law firm litigation experience preferred.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state.
• Trial experience and deposition handling are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active docket of bad faith and extra-contractual litigation.
• Develop resolution strategies and present recommendations to senior management.
• Direct and supervise outside counsel in implementing litigation strategies.
• Ensure high-quality written work is filed on behalf of AIG's insurers; coordinate with claims teams.
• Provide timely advice to claim handlers to mitigate exposure; train claim handlers regularly.
• Travel as needed for mediations and trials.

Skills

Litigation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

AIG Claims, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney in New York to manage a busy docket of bad faith and extra-contractual litigation arising from casualty, financial lines, property, and specialty policies.

You will advise claim handlers to avoid or mitigate exposure and coordinate with outside counsel to execute robust litigation strategies. Requirements include 7+ years of litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and bar admission in at least one state.