Claims Legal Specialist

American-Freedom-Insurance; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K match

Health insurance

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

PTO

Licensing reimbursement

Team events

Job summary

American-Freedom-Insurance in Mount Prospect, IL is seeking an experienced Claims Litigation Coordinator to support bodily injury and litigation claim operations. You will interpret documents, classify them, and coordinate workflows within casualty claims.

The role requires accuracy, judgment, and independent decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The position involves indexing, routing, and attaching documents in the claims system, assigning claims to adjusters, drafting professional

Qualifications

• 2+ years in casualty claims processing or related litigation support.
• Experience handling attorney correspondence and legal documents.
• Ability to draft professional written communications to attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and process claim documents and attorney correspondence for bodily injury claims.
• Index, route, and attach documents in the claims system; maintain complete claim files.
• Assign claims to adjusters based on guidelines and workload.
• Identify time-sensitive legal documents and escalate as needed.
• Draft emails and routine communications for adjusters and staff.
• Support workflow management to meet SLAs and deadlines.
• Create and interpret reports to support workload tracking.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support claim handling.

Skills

Casualty claims processing

Bodily injury knowledge

Litigation support

Document interpretation

Attention to detail

Workflow coordination

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Claims Litigation Coordinator to support our injury and litigation claims operations. This role plays a key part in claim intake support, document interpretation, classification, and workflow coordination within the casualty claims environment. The ideal candidate has prior claims processing experience, demonstrates strong reading comprehension and analytical ability, and can independently determine appropriate next steps based on claim-related documentation and requests. This role requires a high level of accuracy, judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and multiple claim system inputs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and process incoming claim-related documents and attorney/legal correspondence related to bodily injury claims, determining appropriate categorization and claim handling actions
• Accurately index, route, assign, and attach documents within the claims management system to ensure complete and accurate claim files
• Assign bodily injury claims to appropriate casualty adjusters based on guidelines, complexity, and workload distribution
• Identify and elevate time-sensitive or high-impact legal and claim documents (e.g., letters of representation, demands, lawsuits, filings)
• Draft emails, letters, and routine to semi-complex written communications on behalf of adjusters and claims personnel, including correspondence to attorneys, claimants, and internal stakeholders
• Support workflow management to ensure timely claim progression and adherence to internal service standards and SLAs
• Create, run, and interpret operational and claims-related reports to support workload management and tracking
• Communicate with internal teams (adjusters, litigation, and support units) to clarify document intent, resolve discrepancies, and support claim handling activities
• Provide cross-functional support to other auto claims units based on business needs and workload demands
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all regulatory, legal, and company guidelines

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in casualty claims processing, bodily injury, or litigation support
• Prior experience handling attorney correspondence, legal documents, or working in a claims/legal environment
• Experience drafting professional written correspondence to attorneys or legal representatives
• Strong understanding of claims workflows and legal documentation (e.g., demands, complaints, liens, LORs)
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage high-volume workloads with accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate independently after onboarding
• Proficiency in claims management systems and standard office software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting litigated claims or working closely with injury adjusters
• Familiarity with multi-state claim handling requirements
• Exposure to compliance or regulatory standards within insurance claims

Benefits

AFIC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support you

• Competitive Salary: Rewarding your expertise and experience
• Financial Security: 401K with up to a 6% company match
• Health & Wellness: Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO, or HSA plans, Dental and vision coverage, Access to telemedicine services
• Growth/Stability: Over 12 consecutive years of profitable growth, confirmed by A+ Superior rating by A.M. Best
• Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm CST
• Holidays: At Least 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO that can be used for vacation, personal, or sick time
• Personal Days: Separate personal days for sickness, family needs, appointments or personal matters
• Employee Recognition: We celebrate work milestones to show appreciation for your contributions
• Professional Growth: Paid training, state licensing reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement
• Positive Culture: Enjoy our inclusive holiday events, employee referral bonuses, virtual team meetings, and more