Job Description
Claims Attorney
Job Summary
Looking for a highly motivated and skilled Claims Attorney to join a dynamic team. This role involves acting as a Property and Casualty adjuster and litigation manager providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy an alternative legal career in insurance. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong legal background and a passion for problem-solving we encourage you to apply.
Compensation Package
- Salary Range: $90000 - $140000 (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities
- Investigate analyze and determine the extent of liability and exposure for personal casualty property loss and general damages.
- Analyze property and casualty insurance policies to assess liability coverage and other relevant issues.
- Stay updated on legal decisions statutes and regulations impacting claims and coverage matters.
- Conduct interviews with insureds agents medical specialists witnesses and claimants to gather information.
- Review police and investigative reports to determine liability and other pertinent issues.
- Analyze medical records reports and bills to assess causality damages and accuracy.
- Retain and manage subject matter experts to assist in coverage liability and damages evaluations.
- Negotiate claim settlements and recommend actions when settlements cannot be reached.
- Retain and manage outside counsel and oversee litigation claims.
- Maintain accurate claims diaries and appropriate claims reserves.
- Provide timely and accurate communication to insureds the company and other stakeholders.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
Experience
- 1 years of litigation experience preferred including witness depositions expert depositions written discovery and arbitration/mediation.
- Experience in Excess & Surplus (E&S) and Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance is preferred.
Certifications and Licensure
- Property and Casualty Adjuster License (must be obtained within six months of hire).
- Member in good standing of the bar in at least one state.
Preferred Certifications
- ARM CPCU AIC CIC CRM or other advanced insurance certifications.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong legal research and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
- Superior time management and organizational skills.
- Professional demeanor with a team-oriented and hard-working attitude.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access Outlook PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of insurance property and casualty claims and coverage issues.
Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties responsibilities or aspects of the role and it is subject to modification at the employers discretion.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC