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Position Summary
As Tort Litigation Counsel in CVS Legal, you will be responsible for managing personal injury premises liability litigation against CVS and overseeing outside counsel defending CVS in these lawsuits 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.
- Conducting thorough analyses of case files and internal materials, collaborating across the organization to investigate claims and assess critical issues and risks.
- Developing and implementing a litigation strategy in each case to most efficiently resolve or defend claims.
- Performing strategic case assessments, including evaluation of liability, damages, and causation; and timely setting appropriate financial reserves.
- Reviewing discovery responses, pleadings, motions, etc. drafted by outside defense counsel
- Reporting to key internal stake holders and leadership on key case developments.
- Build collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders across the organization to facilitate effective fact investigation and litigation support.
- Attend internal meetings and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed to provide strategic direction, oversee case progression, and support successful outcomes.
Required Qualifications
2+ years of litigation experience and/or significant experience overseeing litigated claims for a corporation or insurance carrier, including mediation and trial exposure.
Admitted to practice law in good standing in at least one state.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience overseeing or defending premises liability litigation.
- Experience overseeing and answering written discovery, reviewing pleadings and case filings.
- Ability to influence and work collaboratively with senior leaders and outside defense counsel to advance strategic legal and business objectives.
- Ability to effectively represent the company at mediation and oversee defense counsel at trial.
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to navigate difficult situations and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage a full docket of litigated claims.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear and concise communications.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a proven ability to learn new claims software programs and systems.
Education
JD degree required.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$92,700.00 - $203,940.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of litigation experience or significant experience overseeing litigated claims for a corporation or insurance carrier
- Mediation and trial exposure
- Admission to practice law in good standing in at least one state
- Juris Doctor degree
- Experience overseeing or defending premises liability litigation
- Experience overseeing and answering written discovery and reviewing pleadings and case filings
- Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and outside defense counsel
- Ability to represent the company at mediation and oversee defense counsel at trial
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to navigate difficult situations and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and time management skills for managing a full docket of litigated claims
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and ability to learn claims software programs and systems
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
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What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
