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Litigation Attorney - Worker's Compensation (CNA - St. Louis, MO area, Remote)

Handles cases with insured exposure in excess of $100,000 and may include extra contractual damages. This is a trial attorney. 

CNA seeks a worker’s compensation defense litigation attorney in the St. Louis area.  The candidate will be an experienced worker’s compensation attorney who is able to sucessfully manage a caseload of worker’s compensation matters from inception to conclusion.  The ideal candidate for this fully remote position will be licensed in both Missouri and Illinois.

Handles insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial. Manages litigation preparation driving for superior results. Develops the litigation strategy, and prepares/directs the preparation of all necessary materials i.e., briefs, motions, discovery, depositions, experts, etc. Advises whether a case should be tried or settled and actively drives case to resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Handles bench and jury trials as first chair in both state and federal court as necessary. Tries all aspects of cases including court appearances, trial preparation, motions, discovery and negotiations.
Communicates regularly and concisely with clients, claim professionals, leadership and others to ensure appropriate level of understanding and documentation exists for effective case management.
Conducts legal research and analysis of facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues.
Prepares opinions or position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of legal issues/provisions.
Counsels client/management/claim professionals to avoid legally unsound decisions or plans and when changes in the law occur.
May train, or mentor other attorneys and paralegals. Trains department staff on appropriate procedures (e.g., claims, etc).
Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other third parties while resolving legal issues.
Works independently in resolving legal cases with oversight supervision.
Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed.

For additional information and application instructions, see CNA.

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