Claims Attorney

This position will manage litigated claims to expedite settlements and control litigation costs by evaluating exposure, analyzing anticipated defense costs, and establishing a defense plan for outside counsel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage litigated claims to expedite settlements and control litigation costs by evaluating exposure, analyzing anticipated defense costs, and establishing a defense plan for outside counsel
• Maintain adequate reserves
• Participate in round table discussions prior to ADR or trial to evaluate risk and establish settlement parameters
• Advise Claims staff on legal issues, investigation, liability, and damages
• Provide legal opinions to internal stakeholders with respect to coverage issues, interpretation of insurance law or policy language, and other claims- or insurance-related matters as assigned
• Present internal training seminars to the company, including the Claims and Underwriting departments
• Maintain litigation files for compliance with internal standards
• Assist with the development of policy forms and endorsements
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL:

• Juris Doctorate and license to practice law
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great problem-solving and negotiating skills
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment and effectively organize and prioritize
• Ability to work well with others

PREFERRED:

• Three years litigation experience focusing on personal injury and/or property claims
• Trial experience
• Background in insurance law, tort law, and/or property law and experience providing legal advice regarding insurance or claims-related matters
• Knowledge of the operations and requirements of insurance companies and insured customers