Claims Attorney / Claims Adjuster - Outside Counsel Management

OVERVIEW :

Our client, one of the largest Energy companies in the US providing a wide range of Energy-related products and services to its customers, seeks an accomplished Claims Attorney / Claims Adjuster – Outside Counsel Management.

** Job # 26-01208

** TITLE: Claims Attorney / Claims Adjuster – Outside Counsel Management

** LOCATION: Onsite Role at 4 Irving Place New York, NY 10003

** DURATION: 12 months, extension based on performance.

Pay Rate: $80.00/hr. – $85.00/hr W2 (depending upon experience)

Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Claims Attorney or Litigation Claims Professional to join an Outside Counsel Management team supporting a high-volume portfolio of 100+ active litigation matters .

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and evaluate a portfolio of litigated liability claims handled by outside counsel
• Partner with defense attorneys and review litigation strategy, case updates, motions and mediation materials
• Assess liability, damages, exposure, reserves and settlement value
• Review and provide recommendations on settlement requests and claim disposition
• Monitor litigation costs and review outside counsel legal bills/e-bills
• Provide guidance and recommendations on case strategy, valuation and resolution

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience managing litigated claims or litigation matters
• Proven outside defense counsel management experience
• Experience with case valuation, reserves, settlement authority and litigation strategy
• Experience handling high-volume litigation portfolios , ideally 100+ active matters
• New York liability litigation experience strongly preferred
• Background in premises liability, motor vehicle/auto liability, general liability or casualty claims is highly relevant
• Experience with claims/case management systems such as Guidewire, Claim Center, Litify, Legal Files or similar is a plus
• Ideal Background: Senior Litigation Claims Professionals / Claims Examiners / Claims Adjusters or Attorneys with claims, litigation management or outside counsel management experience.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who combines claims expertise, litigation knowledge, outside counsel management and case valuation in a high-volume environment.

I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Recruiter Name: Lalit Malgotra

Title: Recruiter

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Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally: as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.