Claims Attorney: Contract Position

Hire Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Counsel is seeking a claims professional in New York to oversee outside counsel handling premises liability and motor vehicle matters, for a 3-12 month assignment. The role can be filled by a claims attorney or a claims adjuster, with a preference for a New York-licensed attorney.

Onsite during the first week, then hybrid with in-office Tue-Thu and remote Mon and Fri. Responsibilities include independently managing 100+ cases, reviewing files, updating case diaries, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Candidates must have significant experience independently managing a high volume of general litigation cases and developing and reviewing defensive case strategy.
• Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with outside counsel and investigators.
• Good understanding of reserve setting with experience valuing cases in New York.
• Ability to review motions and comment on them.
• Capacity to draft settlement requests and perform case reviews.
• Familiarity with case management software, Outlook and Excel is required; New York licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outside counsel handling 100+ cases, manage diary of case updates, and communicate with outside counsel and internal investigators.
• Assist in developing case strategy and make recommendations on settlements and investigations.
• Enter notes into the case management system and update case files; review submitted bills and prepare settlement requests.
• Make recommendations on reserves and review motions and mediation statements.
• Collaborate with other members of the outside counsel management team.

Skills

High-volume litigation management

Strong communication skills

Quick study

Case valuation experience

Tools

Case management software

Outlook

Excel

Job description

We are working with a major, New York based utility company seeking a claims professional (either a claims attorney or a claims adjuster, with preference for a New York licensed claims attorney) to assist in overseeing outside counsel in a mix of premises liability and motor vehicle accident matters, in both liability and no liability cases. The company desires to fill the position as soon as possible. The work is expected to endure for three to twelve (3 - 12) months. The position is onsite during the first week and hybrid thereafter (Tuesday-Thursday in-office; Monday and Friday, remote). Compensation is $95/hr.

Responsibilities

The hired professional, largely independently, will manage 100+ cases handled on the company's behalf by outside counsel. The successful candidate will review files; maintain a diary of case updates; communicate with outside counsel and internal investigators; assist in developing case strategy and making recommendations on settlements and/or investigations; enter notes into the case management system, updating the case file; review submitted bills; prepare and present settlement requests; make recommendations on reserves; review motions filed by outside counsel; review mediation statements; and work collaboratively with other members of the outside counsel management team.

Qualifications

Candidates must have significant experience independently managing a high volume of general litigation cases and developing and reviewing defensive case strategy. The hired professional will be a quick study and have strong communication skills; a good understanding of the reserve setting with experience valuing cases in New York; the ability to review and comment on motions; the capacity to draft settlement requests and perform case reviews; and an understanding of technology with the ability to use it (e.g., case management software, Outlook, Excel, etc.). New York licensure is required.

Other Details

• Duration: Three to twelve (3 - 12) months
• Location: Onsite in New York during the first week; hybrid thereafter (Tuesday-Thursday, in-office; Monday and Friday, remote)
• Compensation: $95/hr.
• License: New York licensed attorney in good standing

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