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 Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney to join our team in our Plymouth, MN office or remotely in California or Texas. This position is hybrid or remote depending on the location. The Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney independently provides legal representation to the company in coverage disputes before courts, arbitration panels, and other forums. This position advises claim employees in their handling of coverage disputes. A Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney is responsible for trial work of the highest complexity and resolution whether by settlement, trial or appeal. This position may manage assigned staff and/or coach and mentor junior members of the team. Some of the Lead Coverage Litigation Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manages a workload of coverage files representing the company. Responsible for maintenance and completion of caseload and trial work of the highest complexity, whether by settlement, trial or appeal.
- Assists other coverage counsel with strategy, work-up and preparation of significant coverage files for trial. This includes providing advice and counsel to the company on the defense and resolution of coverage disputes.
- Consults on significant files with staff. Strategizes on resolution of those files and assists in preparing significant matters for trial. May try cases to verdict when necessary.
- Conducts all appropriate legal action to best protect the interests of the company on all assigned cases. Prepares appeals and performs necessary research on motions.
- Broad authority to negotiate settlements with plaintiffs’ attorneys.
- May manage a staff, including development, goal setting, skill assessment, staff selection, role alignment, and performance appraisals. Provides frequent communication and measurement of corporate and local goals.
- Interfaces and provides counsel to other claims’ staff as cases develop through trial or resolution.
- Provides consultation and advice to claims senior management on the proper resolution of files litigated on behalf of the company.
- Actively provides strategic and tactical input to management on budgetary and office operations.
- Maintains a strong professional knowledge of legal environments and applies this information effectively
The expertise you bring
- 15+ years of experience litigating, preferably litigating matters involving specialty insurance coverage
- Substantial experience with research, discovery depositions, mediations and trial preparation required.
- 10+ years trial experience in State and Federal Court
- JD required.
- Admitted to practice law in at least one state and eligible for pro hac vice admission in other jurisdictions
Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for new hires, but your recruiter will share more specific compensation information with you during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $160,000 – $200,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Hoboken, NJ; and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $174,000 -$204,000. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include but not limited to:
- 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
Why choose Intact
We live our Values: We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence and social responsibility.
Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what’s right to build an inclusive society.
Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance.
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Our promise to you
Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You’ll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself.
In return, we promise you support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:
- Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses and society.
- Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
- Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.
About Intact
At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. 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. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.
