Litigation Attorney - Workers Compensation
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The ideal candidate will have workers compensation experience and is one who is able to successfully manage a caseload of workers compensation matters from inception to conclusion. The ideal candidate for this full-time position will be licensed in Illinois. The primary area of responsibility includes all Northern Illinois Commissions.
As determined by CNA and depending on the applicants experience and/or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of two positions: Associate Litigation Attorney or Litigation Attorney. Typically 1-5+ years of related experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Handles insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial. Manages litigation preparation driving for superior results. 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 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.
- 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 train, or mentor other attorneys and paralegals. Trains department staff on appropriate procedures (e.g., claims, etc).
- Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other third parties while resolving legal issues.
- Works independently in resolving legal cases with oversight supervision.
- Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed.
Reporting Relationship
- Director and Managing Trial Attorney
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization.
- 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 i.e. TeamConnect or other case management software.
- Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the client/organization.
- Helps self 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
- Bachelor's degree with JD, and admission to the Illinois Bar.
- Typically a minimum of 1-5+ years of related experience. Level will be determined by CNA and depending on the applicants experience and/or qualifications.
- Requires experience with Workers Comp matters.
- Requires a proven track record of results and increasing level of responsibility.
- Requires trial and/or litigation experience.
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CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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