Sr Litigation Specialist

Company Farm Family Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages, business owner policies, commercial package, workers compensation, commercial auto and select personal auto coverage. Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and is pursuing growth across the U.S. The Farm Family entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Job Description Position Summary The Senior Litigation Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of complex, high-exposure claims, primarily involving bodily injury under General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Personal Auto claims. Experience with New York Labor Law is a plus. This role requires advanced technical claim handling, strategic litigation oversight, and close partnership with defense counsel to drive optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate must have strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a litigation-heavy caseload with significant severity. This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours. Essential Responsibilities Independently manage a caseload of complex litigated claims, with a primary focus on bodily injury exposures. Handle claims involving General Liability, Commercial Auto, Personal Auto and New York Labor Law, including high-risk construction-related losses. Conduct thorough coverage investigations and liability analyses early in the claim lifecycle. Establish and maintain accurate reserves in accordance with company guidelines and evolving claim conditions. Direct and manage defense counsel throughout the litigation process, including assignment, strategy development, and budget control. Develop litigation strategies aligned with claim facts, jurisdictional trends, and exposure assessment. Attend mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials as necessary. Evaluate pleadings, motions, discovery, and expert reports to ensure effective case progression. Analyze medical records, liability facts, and damages to assess full exposure, particularly in serious bodily injury claims. Proactively pursue resolution opportunities through negotiation, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution. Set and execute settlement strategies that balance cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Partner with internal teams including underwriting, risk management, and coverage counsel. Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with insureds, brokers, claimants, and counsel. Provide detailed claim updates and reporting to management on high-exposure matters. Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and company claim handling guidelines. Maintain documentation standards and file quality expectations. Qualifications / Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 7+ years of experience handling complex litigated claims, with a focus on bodily injury. Must possess and maintain all necessary licenses to adjust claims. Preferred Qualifications Trial monitoring or trial experience Familiarity with excess coverage and umbrella claim handling Insurance and/or litigation designations such as CPCU, AIC, SCLA, etc. Salary range is $75276 - $120,000 PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Core Values At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr BP&C