Litigation Specialist

Litigation Specialist

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims. The selected candidate will work remotely from home within a reasonable driving distance to the Capital Region or downstate New York area. Equipment needed to complete the necessary functions of the role to be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.

Capabilities:

• Job-Specific Knowledge
• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC) Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability

Qualifications:

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required, or;
• Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required; or
• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.

Additional Experience:

• Strong knowledge of claims handling required.
• Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.

Designations and/or Licenses:

• Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA) designation preferred.
• Appropriate license as required by state.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
• Driving; Often (20-50%)
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely