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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

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$92,700.00 - $203,940.00

This 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.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.