In-House Assistant General Counsel — Bad Faith Litigation

Aig Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 171,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Total Rewards Program

In-office collaboration

Job summary

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Bad Faith Litigation in New York. The role focuses on managing a docket of bad faith and extra-contractual matters arising from claims handling across casualty, financial lines, property and specialty policies.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and admission to practice in at least one state.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of law firm litigation experience preferred.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state; bar status required.
• Experience includes depositions, dispositive motions; trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active bad faith and extra-contractual litigation docket.
• Develop resolution strategies and advise senior management.
• Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy and outcomes.
• Provide timely guidance to claim handlers to mitigate exposure.
• Prepare and conduct training for claim handlers; travel for mediations/trials as needed.

Skills

Bad faith litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition

Trial readiness

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Bad Faith Litigation in New York. The role focuses on managing a docket of bad faith and extra-contractual matters arising from claims handling across casualty, financial lines, property and specialty policies.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of litigation experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and admission to practice in at least one state.