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Litigation Consultant | Auto | Remote
Location: Seven Hills, OH, Telecommuter MN, Telecommuter CA, Telecommuter TX, Telecommuter DE, Telecommuter MS, Telecommuter FL, Telecommuter MD, Telecommuter NC, Telecommuter SD, Telecommuter DC, Telecommuter IL, Telecommuter AL, Telecommuter IA, Telecommuter TN, Telecommuter KS, Telecommuter CO, Telecommuter ME, Telecommuter MI, Telecommuter WI, Telecommuter WA, Telecommuter NY, Telecommuter MA, Telecommuter AZ, Telecommuter WY, Telecommuter CT, Telecommuter ID, Telecommuter AR, Telecommuter NE, Telecommuter RI, Telecommuter LA, Telecommuter MO, Telecommuter IN, Telecommuter NV, Telecommuter KY, Telecommuter SC, Telecommuter WV, Telecommuter NM, Telecommuter OK, Telecommuter OH, Telecommuter UT, Telecommuter NJ, Telecommuter PA, Telecommuter NH, Telecommuter OR, Telecommuter VA, Telecommuter GA, Telecommuter MT, Telecommuter VT, Telecommuter ND
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
By joining Sedgwick, youll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
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Litigation Consultant | Auto | RemotePRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE
Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties.
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 plaintiffs 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organizations quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing: Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line auto policies, coverage’s, principles, and laws.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.
Skills: Technically skilled and familiar with legal pleadings, discovery, excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills, PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, analytical and interpretive skills, strong organizational skill, excellent negotiation skills, ability to work in a team environment, and ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Work environment requirements include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $80,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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