Attorney- Settlement Team

Join a leading organization dedicated to delivering essential services, where your expertise will directly contribute to ensuring the fair and efficient resolution of complex legal matters. This is an unparalleled opportunity, brought to you by Aquent, to leverage your legal acumen in a high-impact, strictly settlement-focused role, making a tangible difference in how disputes are managed and resolved for our valued stakeholders and the communities we serve.

We are seeking a highly skilled legal professional to join our dedicated settlement team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in navigating and resolving personal injury and property damage claims, with a particular focus on premises liability cases. Your ability to quickly ascertain the facts of a case and accurately assess its value will be critical to achieving favorable outcomes. This is a non-litigation position, perfectly suited for an alternative dispute resolution expert or an experienced litigator seeking to apply their skills in a focused settlement environment, directly impacting the organization's ability to resolve disputes efficiently and equitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Critically analyze medical records to understand the full scope and impact of injuries, informing accurate case valuations.
• Thoroughly analyze pleadings and all relevant case documentation to build comprehensive case profiles.
• Assist in comprehensive case evaluations to determine appropriate and strategic settlement values.
• Draft precise Requests for Authority (RFA) to secure timely settlement approvals.
• Prepare well-reasoned recommendations for settlement authority approvals, guiding decision-making.
• Provide essential support for overall case strategy and facilitate productive settlement discussions, driving resolutions.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar Association is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and settling personal injury matters, with specific expertise in premises liability cases.
• Capability to assist with property damage settlements.
• Strong writing skills, evidenced by 2-3 sample redacted papers.
• Experience mediating cases, both privately and in court settings.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication.
• Must be an Attorney or a highly experienced Claims Suit Adjuster.
• Extensive settlement negotiation experience, showcasing a track record of successful resolutions.
• A proven track record of successfully evaluating and settling claims.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Well-versed in evaluating claims exposure and accurately determining settlement value.
• Ability to distill complex case information into clear, concise authority requests, streamlining the approval process.
• A strong professional reputation for successfully settling cases, reflecting consistent positive outcomes.

Aquent connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial, and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match, and flexible spending accounts.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.