Associate Account Manager

Job Title: Litigation Associate

Type: Fulltime with benefits

Location: Chicago IL 60604

Salary: 85K to 100K

Job Summary:

We are seeking a litigation attorney who enjoys strategy analytics and optimizing legal spend to join our Litigation Management this role you will play a key part in managing outside counsel and controlling litigation costs across complex environmental and mass tort matters. You will combine legal expertise with data-driven insights to ensure high-quality defense work is delivered efficiently and aligned with billing standards and coverage agreements.

You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to promote accuracy fairness and best-in-class litigation management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze investigate and evaluate new loss notices and claim tenders.
• Coordinate with policy search teams to locate relevant coverage documentation.
• Assess and position claims under primary umbrella and excess coverage.
• Coordinate the retention of defense counsel with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement defense strategies in collaboration with insured parties defense counsel and other carriers.
• Proactively manage case resolution including participation in mediations within settlement authority.
• Partner with the reinsurance department to provide updates and respond to inquiries.
• Manage declaratory judgment actions including strategy development settlement valuation and approval processes.
• Collaborate on setting appropriate claim reserves.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments including proper allocation across policies.
• Manage ALAE through strategic oversight and billing review in coordination with the billing unit.
• Maintain accurate and compliant claim documentation in systems and records.
• Obtain and maintain required adjuster licenses.
• Travel as necessary.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond with urgency
• Effective multitasking and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow procedures and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and internet applications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree (BA/BS) required
• Juris Doctor (JD) preferred (licensed in Illinois preferred)
• CPCU or other industry designation is a plus
• Independent Property & Casualty Adjusters License is a plus
• NYCAL experience preferred
• 2 3 years of experience in asbestos or similar toxic tort litigation (private practice)

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Experience in civil litigation

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Licensed attorney