Senior Trial Attorney - Insurance Defense & NY 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

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