Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?   

• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.  

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.  

• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.  

• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.  

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.   

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.  

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ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.  

PRIMARY 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: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: [Update as appropriate] 

TAKING CARE OF YOU  

• Flexible work schedule.  

• Referral incentive program.  

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.  

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one. 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE  
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.