Senior Litigation Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer.

With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients.

The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

Chubb strives to offer a diverse and inclusive and rewarding work environment.

Teamwork and mutual respect are central to how Chubb operates and we believe the best solutions draw upon diverse perspectives, experiences and skills.

We operate in such a way where everyone, regardless of their singular background, has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success.

Job Title: Litigation Counsel

Position Description:

The Chubb Staff Counsel office of McGuinness & Cicero is currently seeking candidates for a litigation attorney in our Tampa, Florida office.

As a member of Florida Staff Counsel, this attorney will be responsible for defending both employment claims (charges and lawsuits) and general liability / casualty cases brought in the state and federal courts of Florida against Chubb's insureds.

Specific duties will include having full-file responsibility over assigned cases (including trial, motion practice, discovery, investigations, pleading, mediation, appeals, etc.).

Another key aspect of this position requires preparing regular reports and evaluations on assigned cases to clients and claim examiners.

Job Requirements:

Admission to The Florida Bar and the U.S.

District Courts of Florida.

Candidates must have the following skill sets in order to provide high quality legal representation and service to our clients:


* Prior employment law claim experience (litigation and administrative claims);


* Prior casualty / general liability claim experience;


* Prior jury trial experience on high-exposure cases;


* Strong knowledge and grasp of current procedural and substantive law for both state and federal practice in matters involving employment discrimination, premises liability, construction accidents and defects, motor vehicle liability, products liability, and defamation;


* Effective verbal and written advocacy and negotiation skills;


* Ability to apply analytical skills to address complex legal issues;


* Ability and willingness to proactively communicate with and report to clients, Claims staff and other members of Staff Counsel;


* Strong research and writing skills;


* Computer skills to be able to effectively utilize the firm's electronic case management system, perform electronic research, draft pleadings, and file / serve court documents electronically;


* Excellent time management and organizational skill with the ability to work in a high vo...