Trial Attorney - Subrogation (Remote)

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions

56d • $114,000 - $161,000 • Remote

About The Position

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and
society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our
team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact,
we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities,
and flexibility. It’s our promise to you. 

Who we are

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in
protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty
insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by
targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about
providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.

Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in
four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is
for our U.S. team.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Trial Attorney, Subrogation to join our
Claims Counsel team located in Florida; Texas; California, New York or remotely
nationwide. Provides legal representation for Intact’s subrogation interests
before courts, arbitration panels, or other bodies and advises claim employees
in their handling of pre-suit and litigated claim matters. Responsible for
completion of caseload, pre-suit investigation and trial work of some
complexity, whether by settlement, trial or appeal. The Trial Attorney works to
develop the skills necessary to litigate subrogation files independently. Some of the Trial Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Handles a consistent workload of subrogation files representing Intact’s
subrogation interests in property, maritime, financial and cyber matters. 
Responsible for maintenance and completion of caseload, pre-suit
investigation and trial work of some complexity, whether by settlement, trial
or appeal. 
Works with Lead Attorney on all aspects of pre-suit and litigated files
including retaining experts, sending pre-suit notice letters, coordinating
joint inspections and exams, initiating litigation and conducting all phases
of litigation through trial. 
Conducts all appropriate legal action to best protect the subrogation and
recovery interests of Intact on all assigned cases in an ethical and zealous
manner.  Prepares appeals and performs necessary research on motions. 
Obtains requisite authority from Subrogation Claims to negotiate settlements
with defense counsel.
Interfaces and provides counsel to Intact’s Subrogation Claims department as
files develop through pre-suit, litigation, trial or resolution.
Reviews and reports all large loss cases to Lead Attorney, prepares timely
reports as required and schedules/attends conferences with Subro Claims to
review and discuss assigned files. 
Maintains a strong professional knowledge of legal environments and applies
this information effectively.
Interfaces with and directs paralegals and other staff in the production of
documents and litigation file management. 

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience litigating property and/or maritime subrogation claims.
• Substantial experience with research, discovery depositions, mediations and trial preparation required.
• JD required.

Responsibilities

• Handles a consistent workload of subrogation files representing Intact’s subrogation interests in property, maritime, financial and cyber matters.
• Responsible for maintenance and completion of caseload, pre-suit investigation and trial work of some complexity, whether by settlement, trial or appeal.
• Works with Lead Attorney on all aspects of pre-suit and litigated files including retaining experts, sending pre-suit notice letters, coordinating joint inspections and exams, initiating litigation and conducting all phases of litigation through trial.
• Conducts all appropriate legal action to best protect the subrogation and recovery interests of Intact on all assigned cases in an ethical and zealous manner.
• Prepares appeals and performs necessary research on motions.
• Obtains requisite authority from Subrogation Claims to negotiate settlements with defense counsel.
• Interfaces and provides counsel to Intact’s Subrogation Claims department as files develop through pre-suit, litigation, trial or resolution.
• Reviews and reports all large loss cases to Lead Attorney, prepares timely reports as required and schedules/attends conferences with Subro Claims to review and discuss assigned files.
• Maintains a strong professional knowledge of legal environments and applies this information effectively.
• Interfaces with and directs paralegals and other staff in the production of documents and litigation file management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off programs
• 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree