Senior Litigation Attorney – General Liability/New York Labor Law

01460 Continental Casualty Company; White (GA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

CNA seeks an independent, organized Senior Trial Attorney to manage complex insurance defense matters from inception to trial with emphasis on New York Labor Law claims and contractual indemnification issues. You will lead case strategy, supervise discovery and motions, and coordinate with clients, claims teams, and underwriting for decisive outcomes.

The role requires strong litigation skills, client communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment with a focus on

Qualifications

• Senior-level knowledge of litigation management within an insurance context.
• Ability to manage complex defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience handling New York Labor Law matters including sections 240(1) and 241(6).

Responsibilities

• Handles highly complex or specialized insurance defense matters from pleadings through trial.
• Develops litigation strategy and directs preparation of briefs, motions, discovery and depositions.
• Tries all aspects of cases in state and federal court as first chair when required.
• Mentors junior attorneys and supports claims professionals to achieve favorable resolutions.

Skills

Insurance defense

Trial experience

Litigation management

Labor Law NY

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles highly complex or specialized insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial driving for superior results.
• Manages preparation litigation preparation.
• Develops the litigation strategy, and prepares/directs the preparation of all necessary materials i.e., briefs, motions, discovery, depositions, experts, etc.
• Advises whether a case should be tried or settled and actively drives case to resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Handles high complexity or exposure bench and jury trials as first chair in both state and federal court as necessary.
• Tries all aspects of cases including court appearances, trial preparation, motions, discovery and negotiations.
• 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.
• Educates department staff on appropriate procedures (e.g., 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.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above

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. Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired results. Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills. 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. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues. Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software ie Adobe, West Law, TeamConnect or other case management software. Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external clients. Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the client/organization. Helps self and others to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships. Thinks creatively and uses diverse ideas to solve problems. Raises expectations of self and others by continuously learning and broadening industry and technical skills.

Education and Experience

Juris Doctor with New York bar required. 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 a proven track record of results. 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. #LI-CP1 #LI-hybrid In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. 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.
• For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. 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.