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FirstEnergy Corp Tort Litigation Attorney - Legal & Corp Secretary in Akron, Ohio
JOB DESCRIPTION
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence.
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Legal department provides exceptional counsel that assures legal compliance and enables FirstEnergy to optimize business outcomes in all legal, regulatory, and commercial contexts. The Legal department is involved in every major activity and initiative involving all entities of FirstEnergy Corp.
The position will serve as a legal advisor to various business units, including utility distribution operations, with emphasis on personal injury and property damage litigation. The successful candidate will (a) work directly with the business units, department lawyers and outside counsel on all aspects of the foregoing; (b) manage complex legal matters and projects; (c) conduct legal research, negotiate, draft and edit legal documents; and (d) serve on cross-functional teams assisting senior attorneys in representing the organization in various matters.
The position reports to the Supervising Counsel.
The position is ON-SITE and can be within the FE service territory in Akron, OH, Reading, PA or Holmdel, NJ.
Responsibilities include:
Investigating, managing and directing the defense of tort actions and major tort claims initiated by third parties against the Company
Participating in mediations and settlement conferences and negotiating settlements
Working with and providing legal advice to multiple business units across the company footprint
Supporting Claims organization with pre-litigation negotiations
Analyzing factual and legal documents, interviewing relevant parties and consultants, and attending/conducting depositions and trials
Conducting legal research
Managing work in compliance with departmental budget
Demonstrating FirstEnergy values and behaviors
Qualifications Include:
JD degree from an accredited law school required.
Active license in OH, PA and/or NJ required
2 to 5 years of relevant work experience required.
Law firm experience preferred
Relevant work experience will include experience investigating and managing pre-litigation and litigated tort matters, as well as negotiating settlements
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels and with varying backgrounds
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
Demonstrated proficiency in legal research
Ability to work with limited supervision
Strong team