Litigation Attorney, APO (Assistant Prosecution Officer)

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Job Title: Litigation Attorney, APO (Assistant Prosecution Officer)

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, NH or Rockville Centre, NY)

Duration: Full Time

Years of Experience Required: 10+ years

Visa Requirements: USC and GC

Required Hours/Week: 40

Specialties : insurance run-off, close-out insurance, claims management and resolution, reinsurance recovery, dispute resolution, Part VII transfer, Lloyds management agency, risk management, capital solutions, exit strategies

Interview Mode: Telephonic OR In-person (if Locals)

Purpose and Importance of Position:

This position reports to the Leader, Litigation & Legal Reform and requires an attorney experienced in complex, high exposure litigation and with a strong background in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategy for each assigned litigated matter, legal issue, and/or category of exposures (e.g., emerging liabilities or specific trends), and managing internal and external resources towards a position/resolution that recognizes the unique aspects of the matter, issue, or exposure. The Litigation Attorney consistently displays an understanding of the role’s core objective: to effectively defend policyholders and affiliates in the context of complex, high exposure claims and to timely resolve Affiliates’ exposures on commercially reasonable terms, with particular focus on creatively and effectively addressing novel theories of liability, claims grounded on thin fact and/or expert evidence, and claim types and issues that represent the potential for significant liability for policyholders and/or Affiliates.

Essential Functions:

Consistently delivers positive and timely results for Client Affiliates, including by evaluating and positioning Affiliates with respect to complex, high exposure matters and resolving such matters on commercially reasonable terms
Consistently evidences excellent judgment concerning objectives, action plans, other associates, outside partners, and adversaries
Effectively represents Client externally, including in coordinating Client initiatives with co-carriers
Provides legal counsel and support for making informed and timely decisions regarding complex, high exposure claims and claim types
Ensures development and implementation of consistent company positions on key issues and key claim types
Consistently evidences disciplined analysis (legal, financial, and strategic/tactical) and displays a mastery of substantive litigation-related responsibilities, including:
Actuarially-assisted modeling (sizing and valuation) of Affiliate’s exposure
Defining and executing resolution plans on complex, high exposure claims and claim types
Effective management of outside counsel, including budgets and plans
Prepares cogent, high quality reports setting forth application of underlying facts to relevant legal concepts and contract provisions, potential risks involved in a given matter, recommended strategy and value
Effectively manages internal and external company resources, including overseeing, inter alia, discovery, motion practice, trials and appeals
Tracks relevant legal developments and advises appropriate associates of such developments
Displays a strong commitment to client
Has a developed understanding of RiverStone’s history, departments and business processes
Mentors, guides, and boosts the performance of other associates
Has a demonstrated commitment to continuously improve employee relationships as well as business practices, with documented results
Operates independently with little management oversight of day-to-day functions
Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality and ethics
Required Skills:

Ability to drive results, calculated risk taking and continuous improvement
High caliber professional judgment
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Experience with insurance coverage and defense issues, preferably with respect to latent claims
Familiarity with the insurance industry
Disciplined, structured and logical approach to problem solving
Skill in litigation and claim management
Ability to manage multiple projects successfully
Proven record of delivery against deadlines
Ability to challenge the status quo and push for constant improvement
Customer service-oriented with the ability to develop long lasting relationships with internal and external business partners
Organizational:

Develops creative ideas and solutions to business problems and/or business opportunities
Takes reasonable, calculated risks even if failure is possible
Empowers self and teammates to continuously improve Client's business processes/ systems and develops and escalates ideas and solutions
Consistently delivers superior customer service to both internal and external business partners
Demonstrates alignment with Client Commitments
Prioritizes and organizes work in self-directed manner
Performs other duties as required, including supporting and coordinating with other Client associates
Fosters an environment such that innovative thinking is encouraged
Deepens strong customer service focus of the organization and ensures the consistent delivery of superior customer service
Consistently demonstrates collaborative, team-based behaviors in all interactions with associates and outside counsel
We empower people to make decisions, in a supportive environment, with accountability for outcomes
Experience:

10 years of insurance coverage or defense litigation experience, whether as outside counsel or through employment in the insurance industry.

Required Education:

Completion of law school with a Juris Doctorate and licensed to practice in any state or District of Columbia.

Preferred Education or Certification:

Financial training desirable
CPCU courses desirable
Supervisory Role:

The Litigation/Strategy Attorney directs the work of outside counsel (and other vendors) and also paralegals and support staff (and other internal resources) assisting on assigned matters subject to existing standards, protocols and practices.

Travel:

Varies. Frequent travel at times depending on business demands, mostly domestic but occasionally international.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

This position operates in a professional cubicle based collaborative environment and must have the ability to timely produce thorough, accurate work with many competing demands, deadlines, and distractions.
The position uses standard equipment such as phones, computers, copiers/printers and filing cabinets. Noise level is moderate. Other Duties (Disclaimer Statement) Client retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Relocation assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

 

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