Legal Specialist

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities . We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Leads advanced litigation administration activities for complex bodily injury claims with primary responsibility for deposition preparation, deposition coordination, litigation readiness, settlement support, and claim closure activities. Serves as a subject matter expert for litigation processes and provides guidance on case administration best practices.

• Determine litigation readiness and identify deficiencies that require action.
• Prioritize workloads and direct case administration strategies across a portfolio of complex claims.
• Advise claims leadership and adjusters regarding discovery compliance risks, litigation process issues, and procedural requirements.
• Select vendors, scheduling strategies, document management approaches, and workflow prioritization.
• Resolve complex administrative issues that could affect claim outcomes, litigation timelines, or legal spend.
• Develop and implement litigation administration procedures, controls, and best practices.
• Review litigation activities and recommend operational improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for adjusters, counsel, and leadership.
• Evaluate processes for improvement and work with appropriate departments within KNX to standardize and implement change.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 6+ years experience providing litigation support and correspondence preparation in a claims organization and/or law firm required.
• Knowledge of transportation industry required.
• Must be well-versed in legal research and investigations.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and work well in high pressure environments.
• Must possess strong problem solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

What we offer:

• Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance.
• We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities - We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.

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