Litigation Specialist

Pursuant to Company business strategies and good faith claims practices:

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve litigated claims of high exposure and complexity
• Interpret coverage to include drafting of comprehensive coverage position letters, assess comparative negligence, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention
• Manage litigation by assigning counsel from the approved panel where applicable, establish litigation plan and budget, coordinate with defense counsel, and continuously review the potential for resolution
• Negotiate settlements within the authority limit granted, and attend mediations, Mandatory Settlement Conferences, and/or Alternative Dispute Resolutions
• Review court decisions, law, and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices
• Consult with supervisor on more complex coverage and litigated matters

Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 2 years of college and 4 years of claims handling experience, or 6 years of claims handling with litigation experience
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, including legal and regulatory environments
• Must possess strong communication and organization skills and ability to work proficiently with a personal computer
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a professional manner, determine coverage, investigate and determine liability needed
• Able to travel as required to attend meetings or conferences
• Must possess knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance

Benefits Package

• 401(k) company match up to 6% eligible upon hire
• Medical, dental & vision, including company paid Life insurance and long-term disability
• Wellness program
• Health care flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Career Development & Continuing Education Assistance

Physical Conditions/Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.