Senior Staff Attorney, Settlement Legal Services

ConEdison•New York, NY

1d•$155,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Settlement Attorney independently manages the negotiation, settlement, and resolution of personal injury and property damage lawsuits for Con Edison. The role spans early settlement initiatives through post-Note of Issue resolution and covers matters ranging from lower-severity cases to the Law Department’s most significant and complex claims. The attorney assesses settlement opportunities throughout litigation, leads negotiations, and works with Law Department attorneys and other stakeholders to facilitate appropriate resolutions.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
At least 7 years of experience practicing as a civil litigation attorney.
At least 7 years of experience and demonstrated skill, with a track record of settling personal injury tort cases.
Proficiency in analyzing cases and executing swift, effective resolution strategies for complex and high-exposure cases.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Organization and attention to detail.
Skill in using, or the ability to quickly learn, AI, case management software, and other technology.
Self-starter who thinks creatively and flexibly and discerns when to seek assistance and guidance.
Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate cases and recommend settlement authority based on legal research, medical records, and relevant verdict and settlement data.
Work with investigators and attorneys to analyze facts, identify key issues, and develop case and resolution strategies.
Develop case-specific strategies based on applicable legal, factual, and damages considerations.
Attend mediations and represent the Company at court conferences, settlement proceedings, and hearings in New York State and Federal Courts, as needed.
Conduct and oversee legal research related to assigned matters.
Draft stipulations of settlement, releases, pleadings, settlement or mediation briefs and statements, requests for authority, and legal memoranda, as needed.
Identify opportunities for resolution throughout litigation and facilitate settlement discussions with involved parties.
Develop relationships with insurance companies, mediation and arbitration forums, courts, and outside attorneys to support efficient case resolution.
Provide legal support to other Law Department groups and oversight or guidance to external vendors and counsel.
Perform other related assignments as required.