The posting
Job Description
The Settlement Attorney independently manages the negotiation, settlement, and resolution of personal injury and property damage lawsuits for Con Edison. Responsibilities span early settlement initiatives through post-Note of Issue resolution, with matters ranging from lower-severity cases to the offices most significant and complex claims. The attorney assesses settlement opportunities throughout the litigation process, leads negotiations, and works closely with other Law Department attorneys and stakeholders to facilitate appropriate resolutions.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Evaluate cases and recommend settlement authority based on legal research, medical records, and relevant verdict and settlement data.
- Work closely with investigators and attorneys to analyze facts, identify key issues, and develop effective case and resolution strategies.
- Develop case-specific strategies based on applicable legal, factual, and damages considerations.
- Attend mediations and Represent the Company at court conferences, settlement proceedings, and hearings in New York State and Federal Courts, as needed.
- Conduct and oversee legal research related to assigned matters.
- Draft stipulations of settlement, releases, pleadings, settlement or mediation briefs/statements, request for authority and legal memoranda, as needed.
- Identify opportunities for resolution throughout the litigation process and facilitate settlement discussions with involved parties.
- Develop relationships with insurance companies, mediation/arbitration forums, the court and outside attorneys to support efficient case resolution.
- Provide legal support to other Law Department groups and oversight or guidance to external vendors and counsel, and perform other related assignments as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- Juris Doctorate and a minimum of 7 years' experience practicing as a civil litigation attorney.
Relevant Work Experience
- A Minimum of 7 years experience and demonstrated skill with a track record of settling personal injury tort cases, required.
- Proficient at analyzing cases and executing swift and effective resolution strategies for complex and high exposure cases, required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, required.
- Must be organized and attentive to detail, required.
- Skilled in the use of, or capable of quickly learning, AI, case management software andother technology, required.
- Self-starter who thinks creatively and flexibly and discerns when to seek assistance and guidance, required.
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
About Us
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
EEO Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
Technical Difficulty Statement:
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