Senior Claims Attorney/Senior Claims Attorney II-ABA Insurance Services

About the role

ABA Insurance Services, a division of Great American, is seeking a Senior Claims Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and adjusts Professional Liability, Bond, and Cyber claims
• Reviews and evaluates coverage and / or liability
• Sets up cases for outside counsel and evaluates their performance
• Develops, prepares, and implements Claims Litigation strategy, including affecting settlements / reserves within prescribed limits
• Works toward the resolution of claims files and attends arbitrations, mediations, or trials as necessary, but is not attorney of record
• Ensures compliance of claims handling pursuant to all state, legal, statutory, and regulatory bodies
• Provides oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas
• Led the work of others (mentors, prioritizes, delegates and reviews assignments)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 6-14 years of related claims or legal experience, focus on Professional Liability, Bond, and Cyber products
• LLM (Master of Law) or JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required
• Willingness to become licensed as a claims adjuster in all 50 states
• Experience in the areas of litigation, insurance coverage (specifically professional liability, financial institution bond and/or cyber claims), or claims adjusting would be a plus
• Able to develop, prepare, and implement claims litigation strategy
• Detail oriented, organized, and possess strong analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess the skills necessary to conduct legal research
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel, including overnight travel as needed

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Pay

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

Schedule

Core in-office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs. Both Shaker Heights, Ohio office setting, and remote (work-from-home) candidates will be considered.