Counsel I- Product Liability

Tokio Marine America; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokio Marine America in Pasadena seeks a senior claims attorney to supervise and handle complex Product Liability litigation and related claims with minimal supervision. You will provide liability assessments, coverage determinations, and sophisticated instruction to outside defense counsel and experts.

The role requires a J.D. or LLB, bar admission, and at least five years of tort experience, with strong written and oral communication skills and a track record in product liability defense.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLB degree and admitted to the Bar.
• Minimum five years of tort experience.
• Product liability defense experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. civil procedure and legal system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and handle more complex Product Liability litigation and claims by conducting investigation and defense strategy and providing client reports with analysis and advice on further handling.
• Identify proper policy and determine coverage. Provide independent instruction to outside defense counsel, claim agents, investigators, experts.
• Evaluate liability and damages to determine proper reserves, develop defense strategy and negotiate settlements.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials; some travel required.
• Provide recommendations and opinions regarding legal matters.
• Analyze and draft various legal documents, releases and contracts.
• Handle Non-Marine claims other than PL and participate in client/claim review meetings.
• Conduct seminars for clients and staff on important claims technical and legal issues.
• Update and revise internal manuals, forms and procedures.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. or LLB Degree

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TM Claims Service (TMCS) is an independent global claims management firm established in 1987 to provide clients with a broad range of claims related services in the areas of transportation, product liability and overseas travel accident insurance. As part of the Tokio Marine Group of companies TM Claims Service provides claims handling services throughout the US and the Americas. Founded in 1879, Tokio Marine is recognized as Japan's oldest insurer and one of the largest insurance groups in the world. With 365 subsidiaries, the Tokio Marine Group has offices in 57 countries & regions and approximately 51,000 employees worldwide, as of March 2025.

($147,000 to $185,000 plus bonus)

Job Summary:

Hybrid

Supervise and handle more complex product liability (PL) litigation and claims under minimal supervision. Provide complex liability assessment and recommendations to clients in order to assure a high quality of claim handling and litigation supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and handle more complex Product Liability litigation and claims by conducting investigation and defense strategy and providing client reports with analysis and advice on further handling.
• Identify proper policy and determine coverage. Provide more sophisticated and independent instruction to outside defense counsel, claim agents, investigators, experts.
• Evaluate liability and damages to determine proper reserves, develop defense strategy and negotiate settlements.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, small claim hearings, depositions, inspections, legal engineering conferences, trials. Some travel required.
• Provide recommendations, suggestions, and opinions regarding legal matters.
• Analyze and draft various legal documents, releases and contracts.
• Handle Non-Marine claims other than PL. Conduct or participate in client/claim review meetings.
• Conduct seminars for clients and staff on important claims technical and legal issues.
• Update and revise internal manuals, forms and procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation in file. Obtain and record accurate and complete data.
• Assist Manager in training and developing technical staff.
• Mentor staff as assigned.
• Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.

Qualifications:

• J.D. or LLB Degree, and admitted to the Bar
• Minimum five years of tort experience
• Product liability defense experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. civil procedure and legal system
• Understanding of advanced concepts of technical and engineering matters
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, Word, Excel
• International work experience and foreign languages preferred
• Ability to work as a team member

EEO Statement:

Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.