Sr. Litigation Specialist (Remote)

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Job Title

Sr. Litigation Specialist (Remote)

Requisition Number

R7382 Sr. Litigation Specialist (Remote) (Open)

Location

Oklahoma - Home Teleworkers

Additional Locations

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Job Information

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.S. Our employees proudly live our core beliefs and fulfill our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for and recover from life's uncertainties, and we're proud of the culture we create together. As we commit to progress over perfection, we recognize that every day is an opportunity to be innovative and adaptable. At CSAA IG, we hire good people for a brighter tomorrow. We are actively hiring for a Sr. Litigation Specialist! Join us and support CSAA IG in achieving our goals.

Your Role:

Responsible for management through conclusion, including trial, of litigated claims including auto 1st and 3rd party, and homeowner’s claims. Provides input and direction to defense counsel and responsible for ultimate resolution through providing settlement authority and participating in negotiations. Responsibility for effective management of defense costs and indemnity.

Your work:

• Completes analysis of claim, which includes examining facts of the loss and other applicable factors. Creates discovery plan, including depositions, retention of experts, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) and accident reconstruction for 1st and 3rd party claims from a minor to extremely complex nature.
• Interacts directly with defense counsel providing direction, authority for resolution (i.e., settle or go to trial) and ensures appropriate outcome in balancing defense costs and indemnity
• Conducts comprehensive review of liability, damages, coverage and risk to assess for individual independent settlement authority up to $50,000.
• Collaborates with defense counsel to identify strategy for negotiations and provides input as the face of the organization via phone or in-person mediations and settlement conferences.
• Authorizes, approves and monitors budget for outside counsel, and utilizes bill review software to analyze defense expenses.
• Prepares and presents recommendations for litigated cases for review with local and executive management to the IELT level.
• Secures authority up to the highest levels for resolution.

Required Experience, Education and Skills

• A total of 6-7 years of claims experience with a minimum of 2-4 years Senior Casualty role experience or equivalent complex casualty/litigation experience
• 1 year of Litigation experience
• Proficiency or ability to obtain proficiency in the handling of minor, moderate and complex litigated claims
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proficient in ability to work independently.
• Strong decision-making ability
• Extensive understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and ability to develop proficiency in standards of civil procedure
• Ability to travel and to work extended hours and/or weekends
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and ability to organize and present complex facts to executive management
• Strong math skills, basic computer skills and ability to type at least 30 wpm
• HS/GED or a minimum of 3 years of experience in casualty claims role within P&C insurance industry

What would make us excited about you?

• Bilingual a plus
• Shows respect for differences through excellent communication skills with people from an array of backgrounds.
• BA/BS in business, insurance or related area