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CVS Health
Tort Litigation Counsel
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What they do
An Insurance Lawyer works with the law surrounding insurance, including insurance policies and claims. The role can be defined in three categories - Regulation of business insurance, contents of insurance policies and regulation of claim handling.
$165,373 / year median in Rhode Island
+11% projected growth
Job Description
We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger
- helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Responsibilities Include:
- Utilizing legal skills and knowledge to oversee and manage complex premises lawsuits against CVS from the initiation of suit through resolution.
- Conducting thorough analyses of case files and internal materials, collaborating across the organization to investigate claims and assess critical issues and risks.
- Developing and implementing a litigation strategy in each case to most efficiently resolve or defend claims.
- Performing strategic case assessments, including evaluation of liability, damages, and causation; and timely setting appropriate financial reserves.
- Reviewing discovery responses, pleadings, motions, etc. drafted by outside defense counsel
- Reporting to key internal stake holders and leadership on key case developments.
- Build collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders across the organization to facilitate effective fact investigation and litigation support.
- Attend internal meetings and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed to provide strategic direction, oversee case progression, and support successful outcomes.
- Experience overseeing or defending premises liability litigation.
- Experience overseeing and answering written discovery, reviewing pleadings and case filings.
- Ability to influence and work collaboratively with senior leaders and outside defense counsel to advance strategic legal and business objectives.
- Ability to effectively represent the company at mediation and oversee defense counsel at trial.
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to navigate difficult situations and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage a full docket of litigated claims.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear and concise communications.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a proven ability to learn new claims software programs and systems. Education JD degree required. Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $92,700.00
- $203,940.