Associate General Counsel- Casualty Litigation

American International Group•Parsippany, NJ

43d•$155,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Independently manage a litigation docket consisting of coverage litigation matters involving casualty policies issued to commercial insureds in all fifty states and abroad; Supervise and partner with outside counsel to ensure high-quality written work product is filed on behalf of the AIG member insurance companies; Make strategic decisions with a focus on consistency and the big picture; Proactively develop case resolution plans and recommendations; Evaluate and make smart, sensible recommendations regarding the filing of potential coverage litigation on behalf of the AIG member insurance companies; Collaborate with our business partners on strategic and financial decisions, and to provide coverage advice in advance of litigation; Lead presentations to management and our stakeholders on coverage advice and case strategy; As necessary, travel for mediations, trials, and oral arguments; and Assist with the management of Assistant General Counsels.

Requirements

At least 9+ years of litigation and insurance coverage experience required
Major law firm experience strongly preferred
J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
Admitted to practice in at least one state
Litigation experience should include preparing witnesses for, taking, and defending depositions, as well as drafting and arguing dispositive motions
Strong initiative and work ethic
Focused attention to detail and honed analytical skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing needs of the organization and/or business clients
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to deliver creative and well-reasoned plans to resolve challenges and to execute on such plans
Ability to thrive in an environment where coordination and teamwork is a priority while also being committed to individual accountability and results
Ability to motivate and supervise paralegal and administrative staff
Willingness to be mentored and trained to meet the needs of the organization
Sound legal and business judgment

Nice To Haves

In-house experience nice to have

Responsibilities

Independently manage a litigation docket consisting of coverage litigation matters involving casualty policies issued to commercial insureds in all fifty states and abroad
Supervise and partner with outside counsel to ensure high-quality written work product is filed on behalf of the AIG member insurance companies
Make strategic decisions with a focus on consistency and the big picture
Proactively develop case resolution plans and recommendations
Evaluate and make smart, sensible recommendations regarding the filing of potential coverage litigation on behalf of the AIG member insurance companies
Collaborate with our business partners on strategic and financial decisions, and to provide coverage advice in advance of litigation
Lead presentations to management and our stakeholders on coverage advice and case strategy
As necessary, travel for mediations, trials, and oral arguments
Assist with the management of Assistant General Counsels

Benefits

In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits
At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security-as well as your professional development-to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

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