Job Description
Job Title: Associate Claims Counsel
Job Summary
Associate Claims Counsel is an entry-level Claims Counsel role focused on learning foundational claim handling skills and handling low to moderate severity files from notice to conclusion with training and mentorship. Ideal candidate has 1-5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Review and document activity for assigned claims, including coverage evaluation, investigation, and consideration of multiple factors to assess potential liability and exposure presented
- Develop working knowledge of policy forms, industry trends, and issues common to particular lines of insurance.
- Regularly identify and appropriately address relevant coverage issues under appropriate oversight
- Draft insurance coverage correspondence and reports.
- Communicate claim activity with insureds, brokers, Underwriters, and senior claims management
- Maintain professional relationships with internal and external audiences.
- Identify and refer files necessitating escalated review as appropriate
Qualifications/Requirements
- An active license to practice law in good standing.
- Private practice litigation experience preferred.
- Obtain adjuster license(s) or agree to obtain adjuster license(s) and additional training as necessary or required to complete claims handling responsibilities with ongoing training
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, adaptable to changing environment, and strategic in decision-making.
- Customer-services and relationship oriented; strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Compensation Package
- Compensation: $120K-$160K (based on experience) + bonus opportunities.
- Competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.
Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office
Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, and it is subject to modification at the employer's discretion.
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