Claims Management & Coverage Counsel ( Full-Time ) ( Remote )

Career Developers; City of White Plains (NY); Remote; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled attorney for a remote Claims Management & Coverage Counsel position. This role involves managing complex claims, conducting coverage analysis, and developing strategies to mitigate legal risks. With a focus on professional liability and risk management, the successful candidate will work closely with clients and outside counsel to ensure optimal resolutions. This opportunity offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to a dynamic legal team dedicated to excellence in the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a claims caseload from notification to resolution.
• Evaluate coverage and liability issues for complex claims.
• Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Claims Management

Coverage Analysis

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Education

JD from an accredited Law School

Job description

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Claims Management & Coverage Counsel ( Full-Time ) ( Remote )
Location: Remote
Salary: $125K - $175K Base Salary

Must Haves:

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3+ years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.
• Previous experience drafting coverage letters and opinions is a plus.
• Must have Professional Liability experience/ This is a non-litigation role.

The Position

My National Law Firm Client seeks a highly skilled attorney with Claims Management & Coverage Counsel experience to join our dynamic team.
In this role, the Claims Management & Coverage Counsel will provide expert guidance in claims, coverage analysis, and risk management for various specialty and professional lines of insurance.
As part of our national team, you will help independently manage complex claims and coverage disputes.
You will focus on developing resolution and/or settlement strategies to mitigate potential legal exposure.

This position offers the flexibility to be fully remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a claims caseload, from claim notification through resolution.
• Evaluate coverage, liability, and damages issues for complex professional liability, employment liability, real estate liability, miscellaneous liability, and D&O matters.
• Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters
• Proactively monitor claims and prepare and develop handling and resolution strategies.
• Assign, coordinate, and manage outside counsel to obtain optimal resolutions.
• Prepare reports to clients with exposure analysis and reserve recommendations.
• Resolve claims through direct negotiations and participation in mediation.
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects.
• Ability to regularly interface with clients, carriers and outside counsel

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3+ years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.
• Previous experience drafting coverage letters and opinions is a plus.
• Experience in private practice is preferred.
• Superior written and oral communication skills are required.
• Strong legal research and negotiation skills are required.
• Ability to assess and interpret insurance policies, identify potential legal risks, and offer strategic solutions to prevent disputes from escalating.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.