Senior Litigation Adjuster

CVS Health • Island, KY

26d

About The Position

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. Position Summary As a Senior Litigation Adjuster in Risk Management, you will be responsible for managing litigation against CVS and overseeing outside counsel defending CVS in premises lawsuits filed throughout the United States.

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally with a law firm or as a litigation adjuster with a large self-insured company or insurance carrier.
• Ability to travel and participate in legal proceedings, arbitrations, trials, etc.
• Verifiable Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing or defending premises litigation.
• Litigation experience at a law firm, and/or significant experience overseeing litigated claims for an insurance carrier or corporation, including mediation experience and trial exposure.
• Experience overseeing and answering written discovery, reviewing pleadings and case filings.
• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with senior leaders, CVS's in-house legal counsel and outside defense counsel.
• Ability to positively and aggressively represent the company at mediation, arbitration and trial.
• Ability to work independently and in an environment requiring teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to navigate difficult situations and communicate effectively with both internal and external groups.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to handle a full docket of litigated claims.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to summarize complex issues in a concise, cogent manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a proven ability to learn new claims software programs and systems.
• JD degree highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing legal skills and knowledge to oversee and manage complex premises lawsuits against CVS from the initiation of suit through resolution.
• Analyzing case files and internal materials and utilizing resources across CVS to investigate and discern key issues in each case.
• Developing and implementing a litigation strategy in each case to most efficiently resolve or defend that case.
• Assessing the value of all cases through investigation of the pertinent allegations, evaluating the defenses and issues present in each case, and setting appropriate financial reserves.
• Reviewing discovery responses, pleadings, motions, etc. drafted by defense counsel.
• Providing reporting to key internal stake holders and leadership on case developments.
• Developing relationships with internal colleagues for fact-finding and key litigation activities.
• Participating in internal meetings and attending mediation and trial as necessary to oversee and assist in the defense or resolution of cases.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees