Liability Litigation Consultant | Hybrid from any California Office | Concord, CA or Roseville Preferred

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Liability Litigation Consultant | Hybrid from any California Office | Concord, CA or Roseville Preferred

Must have5 years Claims Handling Experience5 years Claims LitigationPRIMARY PURPOSE: To address and handle litigated and some non-litigated complex cases with serious injuries, general liability, employment practice liability and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution and within the client's service instructions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties.
• Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims and follow defense counsel guidelines and service expectations
• Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan
• Identifies cases for early resolution
• Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.
• Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy with the defense team.
• Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves legal expenses.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and tenders.
• Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed, usually via ZOOM vs in person
• Coordinates calls with the defense team for strategy, authority, mock openings before trial, etc

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Must reside in California

Education & Licensing

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Technically skilled and familiar with legal pleadings, discovery et al
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.Hybrid - remote and in-office

Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:  Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking

 NOTE:  Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

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