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CVS Health · 2 days ago

Product Liability Litigation Adjuster

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$47K/yr - $122K/yr

2+ years exp

CVS Health is the nation’s leading health solutions company, dedicated to transforming health care. The Product Liability Litigation Adjuster will manage lawsuits and oversee outside counsel in high exposure product liability mass tort litigations and general liability cases across the United States.

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Responsibilities

Developing relationships with internal colleagues for fact-finding and key litigation activities

Utilizing legal skills to oversee and manage claims against CVS from the initiation of suit through resolution

Managing all aspects of product liability mass tort litigations and complex general liability cases

Working with outside national counsel and sr. management to develop consistent litigation strategies applicable to mass tort cases filed across the country

Providing reporting to key internal stake holders on case developments and litigation trends for product liability mass torts and other cases

Managing large scale discovery investigations by working with internal custodians, outside counsel and vendors to develop comprehensive procedures for identifying, locating, preserving and producing corporate records

Analyzing case and internal materials and utilizing resources across CVS to discern key issues and identify the litigation strategy in every case assigned

Creating a plan for claim evaluation to most efficiently resolve or defend cases against CVS while working with and overseeing outside counsel

Participating in meetings and attending mediation and trial as necessary to oversee and assist in the defense or resolution of cases

Qualification

Product liability litigationJuris Doctor degreeLegal experienceInsurance coverage issuesWritten discoveryMass tort litigationProject management skillsNegotiation skillsE-discoveryMicrosoft applicationsCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

2+ years of legal experience, ideally with a law firm or as a litigation adjuster with a large self-insured company or insurance carrier

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited university

Ability to travel and participate in legal proceedings, arbitrations, depositions, etc

Preferred

Experience overseeing or defending product liability claims and litigation

Familiarity or experience with insurance and coverage issues related to litigated claims

Strong attention to detail and project management skills

Experience overseeing and answering written discovery

Ability to work independently and in an environment requiring teamwork and collaboration

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability

Ability to articulate and summarize cases with management in a concise, cogent manner

Litigation experience at a law firm, and/or significant experience overseeing litigated claims for an insurance carrier or corporation, including mediation experience and trial exposure

3-5 years of legal or claims experience

Familiarity with the rules and procedures applicable to mass tort litigations, class actions, and/or multidistrict litigations

Knowledge and experience navigating attorney-client privilege issues, corporate litigation holds, corporate witness depositions, and e-discovery

Ability to influence and work collaboratively with senior leaders, CVS' in-house legal counsel and outside counsel

Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a proven ability to learn new software programs and systems

Ability to positively and aggressively represent the company at mediation, arbitration and trial

Ability to navigate difficult situations and communicate effectively with both internal and external groups

Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to handle a high volume of litigated claims

Experience with and understanding of legal documents (pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs)

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.