Casualty Litigation Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Manager to lead and oversee complex insurance litigation matters across our organization. This role serves as a key advisor to Claims Leadership and Legal, managing litigation strategy, outside counsel relationships, legal spend, and high-exposure claims from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Leadership
• Manage complex litigation involving serious bodily injury, property damage, coverage disputes, questionable liability, and other high-exposure matters.
• Oversee litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure to develop well-supported settlement recommendations.
• Collaborate with Claims Leadership, Legal, and outside counsel to ensure effective representation and cost control.
• Review and approve litigation budgets, settlement authority requests, and trial strategies.
• Document litigation evaluations, investigations, settlement decisions, and case strategies.
• Counsel Management
• Select, monitor, and evaluate defense and coverage counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct litigation file audits and monitor counsel performance to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain outside counsel guidelines and billing practices.
• Build and maintain a network of high-performing legal partners nationwide.
• Strategic Claims and Legal Support
• Provide guidance to adjusters and claims leaders on complex injury evaluations, medical causation issues, and negotiation strategies.
• Review medical records, expert opinions, and legal documentation to assess claim value and litigation exposure.
• Assist with policy interpretation, coverage analysis, and claim resolution strategies.
• Identify litigation trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Process Improvement & Risk Management
• Develop and implement best practices for litigation management and legal spend oversight.
• Analyze litigation outcomes and trends to identify risk mitigation opportunities.
• Support training initiatives for claims professionals and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Florida Resident Adjuster's License.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience within insurance claims, litigation management, corporate legal departments, or litigation law firms.
• Experience managing complex, high-severity claim and litigation exposures across multiple states and jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of insurance coverage, defense litigation, and civil litigation procedures.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Legal Manager (CLM), Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP), or similar professional designation.
• Experience working within property and casualty insurance environments.
• Knowledge of multi-state insurance regulations and litigation practices.