Client Litigation Manager – General Liability

Jobtailor; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks an experienced Claims Manager to oversee high-exposure cases involving premises, tendering and product liability. You will develop strategies, coordinate with clients, and manage investigations and litigation activities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure. You will work with local counsel, prepare action plans, and participate in mediations or hearings when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Five (5) years of claims management experience.
• Three (3) years of litigation claims management.
• Legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address cases involving legal inquiries; develop strategy for satisfactory resolution.
• Work with clients and keep them informed of anticipated exposure.
• Handle public relations related to media interest in specific cases.
• Review reports; respond to inquiries; seek legal opinion and early resolution; communicate resolution.
• Identify cases for settlements and coordinate with local counsel.
• Attend mediations or hearings as needed; coordinate action plans and timelines.

Skills

Clear Thinking

Excellent Judgment

Troubleshooting

Discretion

Ability to Handle Stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Professional Certification

Tools

Computer Keyboarding

Job description

• Address cases involving a legal inquiry or dispute when Premises, Tendering and Product liability cases are high value and/or may result in media exposure to the client
• Develop a strategy to bring cases to satisfactory resolution
• Work closely with clients and keep them informed of anticipated exposure
• Handle public relations related to media interest in specific cases
• Review and act on reports/forms; respond to inquiries; seek legal opinion and early resolution; communicate resolution to appropriate parties
• Concentrate on high exposure claims ($300,000+) and claims of a sensitive nature
• Respond to decisions, agreements, and/or court orders; create action plans; determine need for examination; gain client authorization
• Identify cases for settlements/redemptions
• Gather and document additional information and coordinate with client designees
• Request legal/private investigation; assign to and coordinate with local counsel; monitor local counsel performance
• Respond to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests
• Identify issues and formulate defense strategy
• Establish/adjust accrued liability
• Approve administrative expenses
• Identify subrogation opportunities and manage the process
• Attend mediations or hearings as needed
• Work with partners to affect early return-to-work

Requirements

• 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
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Five (5) years of claims management experience
• Three (3) years of litigation claims management
• Legal experience preferred
• Clear and conceptual thinking ability
• Excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion
• Ability to handle work-related stress
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneous
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Computer keyboarding
• Travel as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in claims management and litigation strategy, with a focus on high-value and sensitive cases. Proficient in client communication, legal inquiry resolution, and public relations management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Claims Management Experience
• Litigation Claims Management
• Legal Experience
• Problem Solving
• Public Relations Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Claims Management
• Litigation Management
• Legal Strategy Development
• Case Resolution
• Accrued Liability Adjustment
• Subrogation Management
• Mediation Attendance
• Legal Documentation
• Client Coordination
• Report Review

Soft Skills

• Clear Thinking
• Excellent Judgment
• Troubleshooting
• Discretion
• Ability to Handle Stress

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

• High Exposure Claims
• Tendering Liability
• Product Liability
• Legal Inquiry
• Public Relations
• Client Authorization
• Settlement Identification
• Local Counsel Coordination
• Court Orders
• Action Plans

Tools & Technologies

• Computer Keyboarding