Litigation Specialist

SUMMARY

Responsible for handling litigation claims in a multi-state territory.  Direct and review litigation strategy and actions of defense counsel.  Other responsibilities include the evaluation of coverage and exposure.  Travel to mediations, settlement conferences, and trials may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing coverage, determining liability, and evaluating damages.
• Ability to document all pertinent file activity and ensure claims coding is correct adequately and accurately.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying appropriate insurance principles, statutory and case law, and in other jurisdictional issues.
• Ability to retain defense counsel and work with the attorney to develop a strategy and action plan and manage the litigation process to an appropriate and cost-effective resolution.
• Demonstrate proficiency in evaluations and negotiations.
• Exhibit superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, adaptability, high level of motivation, and excellent interaction in a team environment.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year college degree or relevant work experience preferred.  A high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years handling litigation claims.
• Excellent analytical and interpretive skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with the ability to learn new applications.
• Must possess or be able to obtain applicable adjuster licenses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do manual tasks, which may include the use of hands to finger and handle controls. Tasks may also require the ability to talk or hear. The employee will frequently sit, bend, and reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Other abilities include breathing, protecting oneself, and possessing the capacity to learn, concentrate, think, and read. Oftentimes the employee will be communicating and interacting with others while working.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments.

As a Team Member at First Acceptance Insurance Company, you will be part of a growing organization that continues to evolve and positively impacts the lives of our team members and customers.

We are looking for team members that engage – who take responsibility for themselves and take care of their customers and colleagues. Ideal candidates can compose themselves under pressure, have a “make It right” mindset, and focus their energies on solving problems. This means you’ll be supported by a team with all these qualities, too. If this sounds like the kind of team you’d like to join, we want to hear from you! ​

First Acceptance Insurance Company offers a full line of benefits including: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, Disability Insurance and Employer Matching 401(k) Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants are considered for position and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, color, gender, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status or any other protected local, state or federal status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.