Address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes
Develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution
Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution
Handles high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios
Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan; determines need for examination; gains client authorization
Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions
Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees
Requests legal/private investigation; assigns to and coordinates with local counsel; monitors local counsel performance
Responds to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests
Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy
Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves administrative expenses
Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process
Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed
Works with partners to affect early return-to-work

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
Ten (10) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills

Litigation Consultant, Auto

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