Senior 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 Senior Litigation Adjuster in Risk Management, you will be responsible for managing litigation against CVS and overseeing outside counsel defending CVS in premises lawsuits filed throughout the United States.Responsibilities Include:- Utilizing legal skills and knowledge to oversee and manage complex premises lawsuits against CVS from the initiation of suit through resolution.

- Analyzing case files and internal materials and utilizing resources across CVS to investigate and discern key issues in each case.

- Developing and implementing a litigation strategy in each case to most efficiently resolve or defend that case.

- Assessing the value of all cases through investigation of the pertinent allegations, evaluating the defenses and issues present in each case, and setting appropriate financial reserves.

- Reviewing discovery responses, pleadings, motions, etc. drafted by defense counsel.

- Providing reporting to key internal stake holders and leadership on case developments.

- Developing relationships with internal colleagues for fact-finding and key litigation activities.

- Participating in internal meetings and attending mediation and trial as necessary to oversee and assist in the defense or resolution of cases.Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of litigation 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, trials, etc.Preferred Qualifications

- Experience overseeing or defending premises litigation.

- 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.

- Experience overseeing and answering written discovery, reviewing pleadings and case filings.

- Ability to influence and work collaboratively with senior leaders, CVS's in-house legal counsel and outside defense counsel.

- Ability to positively and aggressively represent the company at mediation, arbitration and trial.

- Ability to work independently and in an environment requiring teamwork and collaboration.

- 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 full docket of litigated claims.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to summarize complex issues in a concise, cogent manner.

- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a proven ability to learn new claims software programs and systems.Education

• 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.