About this role
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.
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.