Litigation Adjuster (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate litigated claims to determine coverage liability damages and overall exposure
• Analyze policy language and apply coverage appropriately to routine and complex claims
• Prepare clear and accurate coverage correspondence including reservation of rights and denial letters when applicable
• Manage claims through all phases of litigation including investigation strategy development negotiation mediation settlement and trial support when needed
• Direct and monitor defense counsel including litigation strategy reporting expectations settlement authority and expense management
• Establish and maintain appropriate reserves and provide timely updates as claim exposure develops
• Negotiate settlements within authority and escalate for additional authority when required
• Attend mediations settlement conferences hearings inspections and other claim-related proceedings as needed
• Maintain complete accurate and timely claim file documentation including notes diaries reports and correspondence
• Collaborate with internal leadership coverage teams accounting carrier partners experts and counsel to support claim strategy and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with client instructions regulatory requirements internal quality standards and best practices in claims handling
• Monitor litigation trends jurisdictional developments and other legal or regulatory issues that may impact claim handling

Skills knowledge & expertise

• 5 years of claims adjusting experience in casualty liability transportation bodily injury or related complex lines
• Experience handling litigated claims with direct responsibility for investigation evaluation negotiation and claim resolution
• Active adjuster license(s) as required by jurisdiction
• Strong understanding of claims systems file documentation reserve practices and litigation management
• Ability to review and interpret insurance policies legal documents medical records and other claim-related materials
• High level of organization time management and file management discipline
• Experience with commercial transportation commercial auto trucking general liability excess or large-loss casualty claims
• Prior experience directing defense counsel and participating in mediations and settlement conferences
• Multi-state licensing
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus
• JD legal claims background or advanced casualty/litigation claim expertise is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices

• Medical dental and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Timeoff policies including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for nonexempt employees
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance and shortterm and longterm disability coverage