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Senior Counsel, Claim Coverage Litigation The candidate will represent company in state and federal court in the litigation of Commercial and Personal lines coverage disputes. Will work as part of a specific legal unit focusing solely on handling moderately complex to complex coverage litigation and, on a day-to-day basis, engage in all facets of the litigation process including appearing in court as counsel for company, taking and defending depositions, drafting all related offensive and defensive pleadings, discovery, and motions. Provide a broad range of cost-effective, high quality legal services while representing company. Legal services may include: general legal counseling, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, handling of litigation, resolution of disputes with company' insureds, as well as recognition, analysis and response to emerging issues and trends. Handle moderately complex to complex coverage matters, requiring a solid degree of knowledge and expertise. Represent company in state and federal court in the litigation and resolution of Commercial and Personal lines insurance coverage disputes. Provide high quality, cost effective legal advice and recommendations for action to business clients regarding moderately complex to complex matters which have or may have a dollar impact on business activities and operations. Research legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise. Identify unique issues in assigned matters and recommends appropriate responses to those issues. Identify and communicate risk to internal and/or external customers and provide recommendations on how to mitigate that risk. Advise senior business clients on financially significant and complex matters. Draft, negotiate and execute legal documents. Maintain awareness of judicial climate and legal developments through the review of legal publications, online documentation and attendance at seminars and conferences. Build and maintain strong client relationships. May act as mentor and coach to less senior attorneys, paralegal/staff. Explain issues, ideas and concepts that are incorporated into work assignments. Make effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law. Ensure timely submission of work product as required. Appear on behalf of the company in both federal and state courts to argue motions and handle trials, status conferences, and other substantive and procedural matters in the litigation of insurance coverage disputes. Determine appropriate legal strategies and positions, as well as action on litigation. Provide advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements. Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery, other legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda to identify and protect legal interests of the company. Propose, prepare and respond to and evaluate oral and written discovery. Prepare and/or review annual legal fees budget for assigned cases. Review invoices from local counsel and recommends adjustments. Have frequent, independent contact with clients, witnesses, experts and adversaries through counsel. Provide recommendations and case analysis to all business partners on appropriate file handling strategy. Complete all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties. Perform other duties as assigned. Should have a J.D. degree and be a graduate of an accredited law school. Must have 6-10 years of prior experience in the litigation of complex insurance coverage disputes. Understanding and awareness of principles of auto, general liability and/or property insurance coverage is required. Should be admitted to the Bar in good standing in NY, NJ, MA and/or CT or willingness to gain admission the Bar in one of more of the foregoing states.

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