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[Apply on Consolidated Edison’s careers site →](https://ejcu.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1035/job/1000344) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Consolidated Edison](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/) / Senior Staff Attorney, Settlement Legal Services ## Job description The Settlement Attorney independently manages the negotiation, settlement, and resolution of personal injury and property damage lawsuits for Con Edison. Responsibilities span early settlement initiatives through post-Note of Issue resolution, with matters ranging from lower-severity cases to the offices most significant and complex claims. The attorney assesses settlement opportunities throughout the litigation process, leads negotiations, and works closely with other Law Department attorneys and stakeholders to facilitate appropriate resolutions. ## Responsibilities ### Core Responsibilities Evaluate cases and recommend settlement authority based on legal research, medical records, and relevant verdict and settlement data. Work closely with investigators and attorneys to analyze facts, identify key issues, and develop effective case and resolution strategies. Develop case-specific strategies based on applicable legal, factual, and damages considerations. Attend mediations and Represent the Company at court conferences, settlement proceedings, and hearings in New York State and Federal Courts, as needed. Conduct and oversee legal research related to assigned matters. Draft stipulations of settlement, releases, pleadings, settlement or mediation briefs/statements, request for authority and legal memoranda, as needed. Identify opportunities for resolution throughout the litigation process and facilitate settlement discussions with involved parties. Develop relationships with insurance companies, mediation/arbitration forums, the court and outside attorneys to support efficient case resolution. Provide legal support to other Law Department groups and oversight or guidance to external vendors and counsel, and perform other related assignments as required. ## Qualifications Required Education/Experience Juris Doctorate and a minimum of 7 years' experience practicing as a civil litigation attorney. Relevant Work Experience A Minimum of 7 years experience and demonstrated skill with a track record of settling personal injury tort cases, required. Proficient at analyzing cases and executing swift and effective resolution strategies for complex and high exposure cases, required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, required. Must be organized and attentive to detail, required. Skilled in the use of, or capable of quickly learning, AI, case management software andother technology, required. Self-starter who thinks creatively and flexibly and discerns when to seek assistance and guidance, required. Licenses and Certifications Driver's License Required Additional Physical Demands The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: New York, NY, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Consolidated Edison’s careers site →](https://ejcu.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1035/job/1000344) ## Hiring at Consolidated Edison - Open jobs: 72 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Aug 21, 2026 [All Consolidated Edison jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Consolidated Edison ### [Clean Energy Manager (Compliance and Risk Manager)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/jobs/7bcacc60579096660b80/) New York, NY, United States ### [Systems Manager-Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/jobs/3d9e8280d08ea536c4bc/) New York, NY, United States ### [Analyst - FP&A Gas Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/jobs/731098db513fd6a9a312/) New York, NY, United States ### [Analyst - Gas Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/jobs/07cd85e587862284702a/) New York, NY, United States ### [Analyst Aide Temp Coops - College Students (Business Majors)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/consolidated-edison/jobs/a958c71a015adf963069/) New York, NY, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Counsel, Legal - Labor & Employment (Attorney)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/b39afff7a59d1219a0e1/) Cardinal Health · Dublin, OH ### [Staff Legal Attorney OR Trial Attorney- General Liability](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zurich-insurance-group/jobs/0a8ee108ed048ae15d34/) Zurich Insurance Group · CA, US ### [Staff Legal Sr. Liability Trial Attorney- Dallas](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/zurich-insurance-group/jobs/0671c46e0141c558d1ab/) Zurich Insurance Group · Addison, TX, US ### [Settlement Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/c3222067733121218b6b/) Cargill · Olathe, Kansas ### [Legal - Litigation Attorney III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cincinnati-financial/jobs/dd9d69d931bc7f4b248f/) Cincinnati Financial · Columbus, OH OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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