Product Liability Litigation Adjuster

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Position Summary
As a Product Liability Litigation Adjuster, Risk Management, you will be responsible for managing lawsuits and overseeing outside counsel defending CVS in high exposure, product liability mass tort litigations and general liability cases filed throughout the United States.Responsibilities include:

• 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.

• 2+ years of legal experience, ideally with a law firm or as a litigation adjuster with a large self-insured company or insurance carrier.
• Ability to travel and participate in legal proceedings, arbitrations, depositions, etc.

• 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).

• Verifiable Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• JD degree highly desired.

• 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.