General Liability Claims Attorney
About Us: The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P) is a growing company with a rich history in the grocery retailing industry. A&P’s recent acquisition of Pathmark Stores has made A&P the market leader in the New York metropolitan area, the nation’s largest consumer market. At A&P we are committed to delivering a rewarding shopping experience and quality products at competitive prices. We provide exceptional value to customers through our upscale ‘fresh’ formats, gourmet markets, and discount stores. We currently operate more than 450 supermarkets in 7 U.S. states and the District of Columbia under the A&P, Pathmark, Waldbaum’s, The Food Emporium, A&P Super Foodmart, Super Fresh and Food Basics trade names
We are currently looking for a General Liability Claims Attorney to join our team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develops cost effective strategies to manage trial calendar, outside counsel and General Liability claims administration.
- Provides legal guidance and coaching to entire business team regarding investigation effectiveness and evidence gathering as well as provides updates in state and federal laws.
- Responsible for management of third party claims administrator with respect to processing, analysis and disposition of GL claims.
- Develops specific action plans designed to reduce liability.
- Provides direction geared toward improvement to operating practices and policies that will reduce exposure to General Liability claims.
- Builds strategies and provides direction based in lessons learned and best practice research.
SPECIAL SKILLS, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE:
- Juris Doctorate.
- A minimum of 5-8 years experience in premises liability and personal injury practice, either from a firm that defends a multi-site retailer or a multi-site retail establishment.
- Demonstrated track record of success in all phases of defense of General Liability claims, including; litigation strategy, legal research, pre-trial discovery, judicial hearings and trials and post-trial activities.
- Experience in training and coaching business partners on the theory of liability.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Licensed in NY and NJ.
- Experience on the east coast.
- Familiarly with General Liability law in Md., De. And Pa.
- Experience with a General Liability Insurance carrier a plus.
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