Claims Legal Specialist

American Freedom Insurance; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance options

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

American Freedom Insurance is looking for a Claims Litigation Coordinator to enhance our injury and litigation claims operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing documents, ensuring proper categorization of claims, and drafting communications on behalf of claims personnel.

This position requires at least 2 years of experience in claims processing and strong analytical skills. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in casualty claims processing, bodily injury, or litigation support.
• Prior experience handling attorney correspondence and legal documents.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Review and process incoming claim-related documents and attorney correspondence.
• Accurately index and attach documents within the claims management system.
• Identify and escalate time-sensitive or high-impact legal documents.

Skills

Claims processing experience

Strong reading comprehension

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in claims management systems

Tools

Claims management systems

Standard office software

Job 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 escalate 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

Salary

$25.00-$32.00 Per Hour