PIP Appeal and Litigation Processor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support to staff attorneys in processing complaints.
• Provide support to the PIP Litigation team in processing PIP arbitration demands.
• Provide support as needed to FNOL (First Notice of Loss) Dept in taking claims.
• Receive, analyze, and process complaints, determine type of lawsuit, and prepare investigation file accordingly.
• Assign trail adjuster, submit complaint to staff attorney for review.
• Process various types of legal letters to defense firms and insureds.
• Maintain Legal Exchange (electronic billing site) by creating matters, closing matter and processing attorney invoices for payment.
• Periodic telephone communications with insureds, plaintiff counsel and defense firms regarding the status of legal pleadings.
• Update Claim Center to reflect all litigation information.
• Process incoming mail and import in to Claim Center for further review.
• Review the investigation file material, select appropriate document information, and electronically send to defense firms.
• Obtain additional underwriting documentation such as declaration sheets, policy jackets and police reports.
• Process vendor invoices for payment through Claim Center financial system.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment due to time sensitivity of legal pleadings.
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge and strong data entry skills.
• The ability to manage time and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Must have good typing skills.
• Strong knowledge/experience of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skilled in problem solving and as well as decision making.
• Detail oriented as well as the ability to multitask.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. Pay Range: $46,950-$54,546.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.