Litigation Counsel

A company built to serve you. Litigation Counsel Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Responsibilities Manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states direct Managers and Supervisors in claims handling, investigation, and communication on complex, high-exposure, and other critical branch claims Manage, supervise, hire, fire, monitor, and evaluate performance of outside attorneys Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for assigned Shelter branches and units Establish, train, and direct overall claims-handling protocol consistent with state law Research law to explain impact on claims handling, claims procedures, other Shelter departments, and policy changes proposals counsels other Shelter departments' personnel about various claims, coverage, and legal issues direct and prepare appropriate training for schools, eLearning, and Branches Qualifications Law degree and professional mastery and thorough knowledge of litigation, claims-litigation precedents, legal decisions, insurance law, and policy terms. ~1-3 years trial or legal claims experience, and 6-12 months on the job training to learn insurance contracts, claims procedures and policies, jurisdictions and procedures of various courts, and to develop relationships with branches, area attorneys, and other departments. Benefits ~ Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance ~ Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays ~ Flexible Scheduling #J-18808-Ljbffr