Claims Attorney

Job Summary:

Growing and reputable insurance carrier is seeking highly motivated litigators to join its expanding team of Claims Attorneys in either Sandy, UT, Chicago, IL, or Exton, PA  . Your primary role is to act as Property and Casualty adjusters and litigation managers for the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability and exposure concerning personal, casualty, property loss and general damages.
• Analyze property and casualty insurance policies to determine liability, coverage and/or other relevant issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal decisions, statutes and regulations that may impact claims and coverage matters.
• Correspond with and interview insureds, agents, medical specialists, witnesses, and claimants to compile information.
• Analyze police and investigative reports to determine liability, and/or other relevant issues.
• Analyze medical records and reports to determine causality, damages, and/or other relevant issues.
• Analyze medical bills to determine accuracy, reasonableness, and/or other relevant issues.
• Retain and manage subject matter experts to assist in determining coverage, liability and damages issues;
• Negotiate claim settlements and recommend appropriate action when settlement cannot be reached.
• Retain and manage outside counsel and oversee litigation claims.
• Utilize effective communication skills to provide accurate and timely information to insureds, the company and other stakeholders.
• Interview witnesses and obtain recorded statements when necessary.
• Maintain accurate claims diaries and appropriate claims reserves

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2+ years of litigation experience. Experience should include witness depositions, expert depositions, written discovery, arbitration/mediation.
• Property and Casualty Adjuster License preferred or willing to obtain within six months of hire.
• Juris Doctor and Member in good standing of the bar of at least one state.
• Top legal research and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced level knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of insurance, property and casualty claims and coverage issues.
• E & S Experience Preferred
• P & C Experience Preferred

COMPENSATION:

Salary: $100K-$140K Depending on experience 
Excellent benefits including:

• Health, Dental, Eye, and Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
• Optional Disability Insurance
• 401K Program with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (Accrued per Pay Period)
• Fully in office position in either (Sandy, UT; Chicago, IL; Exton, PA) 

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