Courtroom Liaison & Claims Negotiator

Greater New York Insurance Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Greater New York Insurance Companies seeks a seasoned litigation professional to represent the company in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester courts. The role involves facing defense counsel, coordinating trial preparation, and acting as the eyes and ears of management during trials.

Responsibilities include evaluating cases, negotiating settlements, monitoring litigated claims, and occasionally making pre-suit settlement calls. Strong knowledge of NY law and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Law degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role (court appearances, trial attendance, mediations/arbitrations).
• Knowledge of NY court system and premises liability law.
• Familiarity with bodily injury claims and medical records.
• Knowledge of NYS Insurance Department regulations and fair claim standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate case(s) and negotiate with a focus on settlement, coordinating with management and examiner.
• Attend and monitor litigated claims including conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Occasionally make settlement calls on pre-suit claims.
• Conduct in-depth file reviews, evaluating damages and liability.
• Document activities in ImageRight and other filing systems.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Trial preparation

Case evaluation

Legal knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Law degree preferred, bachelor’s required

Job description

Greater New York Insurance Companies seeks a seasoned litigation professional to represent the company in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester courts. The role involves facing defense counsel, coordinating trial preparation, and acting as the eyes and ears of management during trials.

Responsibilities include evaluating cases, negotiating settlements, monitoring litigated claims, and occasionally making pre-suit settlement calls. Strong knowledge of NY law and regulatory standards is essential.