AIG's GLCR department is looking for an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant General Counsel managing bad faith litigation and providing advice to AIG's claims organization in the New York office.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
The primary purpose of the position is to manage an active litigation docket consisting of bad faith and extra-contractual matters arising from the handling of claims under casualty, financial lines, property and specialty policies issued to commercial and personal lines insureds. The attorney will also be responsible for providing timely advice to claim handlers in order to avoid and/or mitigate extra-contractual exposures.
- Manage an active litigation docket consisting of bad faith and extra contractual matters;
- Develop resolution strategies and make recommendations to senior management;
- Direct and supervise outside counsel with respect to the implementation of litigation strategies;
- Ensure that high-quality written work product is filed on behalf of the AIG member insurance companies;
- Collaborate with business partners in the claims organization on strategic decisions and provide timely advice to claim handlers to avoid and/or mitigate bad faith exposure;
- Prepare and conduct regularly scheduled training presentations to claim handlers.
- On occasion and as necessary, travel for mediations, trials;
Education / Experience:- Attorney with at least 7+ years of law firm litigation 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;
- Trial experience very useful but not required
- In-house experience with another insurer is also useful but not required.
To succeed in this position, the successful candidate must possess the following skills:- 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;
- Willingness to be mentored and trained to meet the needs of the organization; and
- Sound legal and business judgment.
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We also believe in fostering our employees' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for employees to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. AIG also has a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.
For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $171,000-$212,000. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits
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Functional Area:
LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs
AIG Claims, Inc.