Senior Litigation Counsel Job at Larson Maddox, Lombard, IL

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  • Larson Maddox
  • Lombard, IL

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Safety and Operations teams to uphold safety standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across the organization's operations.

  • Serve as the first point of contact for significant safety incidents, managing alerts, internal reports, and coordinating with external legal counsel during incident responses.

  • Take lead responsibility for managing the Company's Auto and General Liability litigation, including oversight of external counsel, implementing post-incident corrective actions, internal reporting on high-risk cases, and crafting risk mitigation strategies.

  • Provide legal oversight across all litigation matters, including participation in depositions, trials, mediations, and settlement discussions, and guide the discovery process from both written and verbal perspectives.

  • Partner with the Risk Management team to evaluate third-party claims administrator performance; analyze TPA reports, extract key insights, and report to executive leadership; actively participate in routine claim review discussions.

  • Work closely with Finance and Insurance departments to monitor insurance coverage, assess case reserves, and contribute to actuarial reviews.

  • Use safety and claims analytics to detect patterns and highlight areas for operational improvement and risk reduction.

  • Advise field personnel on safety incidents, investigations, and claims processes; occasionally lead field-based safety training sessions.

  • Oversee the Company's response to subpoenas, continuously improving efficiency and adherence to best practices.

Required Experience

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar (Illinois bar membership preferred).
  • A minimum of 8 years of legal practice, with strong experience in casualty litigation.

  • Prior work in a law firm setting is strongly preferred.

  • Experience in a corporate legal department managing a national liability claims program is highly desirable.

  • Exposure to workers' compensation matters is a plus.

  • Proven ability to independently manage a complex claims litigation docket, including direct supervision of outside legal counsel.

  • Background in leading both in-house and external legal teams.

  • Familiarity with transportation safety and regulatory frameworks is a plus.

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