Director, Litigation Strategies & Outcomes

securityfirstmanagers; Ormond Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development & mentoring

Competitive benefits package

401(k) and retirement planning

Wellness programs

Job summary

Security First is seeking a Director of Litigation Strategies & Outcomes to lead the Company’s litigated claims program, directing strategy, operations, and panel counsel relationships. You will oversee staff and outside counsel, develop budgets, and drive successful claim resolutions while aligning with enterprise risk management.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in P&C claims litigation, 5+ years of leadership, and a JD with Florida Bar licensure.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of Property & Casualty insurance experience, including claims litigation and/or property claims adjusting experience.
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Must possess a valid state of Florida driver’s license
• Florida State Bar license
• Insurance industry designations or trade certifications as required.
• Background managing Staff Counsel and Outside Counsel (preferred).
• JD from an accredited law school (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company’s litigated claims program, including litigation strategy, staff counsel operations, and panel counsel management.
• Direct litigation strategy, claim resolution, settlement planning, and risk management initiatives.
• Oversee and develop legal, trial, paralegal, and technical claims teams.
• Manage panel counsel performance, legal outcomes, and compliance with Company guidelines.
• Monitor litigation budgets, legal expenses, and operational performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain litigation procedures, workflows, audit standards, and quality programs.
• Partner with Claims leadership and key stakeholders to support business objectives and enterprise risk management.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and implement process improvements as needed.
• Lead hiring, coaching, performance management, and development of assigned team members.
• Participate in catastrophe response efforts and work onsite in accordance with the Company’s hybrid work model.

Skills

Leadership experience

Claims litigation

Strategy development

Team management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Director, Litigation Strategies & Outcomes

Join our Claims leadership team as a Director, Litigation Strategies & Outcomes, where you will lead the Company’s litigated claims program, oversee litigation strategy and legal operations, and drive successful claim resolution outcomes while managing internal legal teams and panel counsel relationships.

• Lead the Company’s litigated claims program, including litigation strategy, staff counsel operations, and panel counsel management.
• Direct litigation strategy, claim resolution, settlement planning, and risk management initiatives.
• Oversee and develop legal, trial, paralegal, and technical claims teams.
• Manage panel counsel performance, legal outcomes, and compliance with Company guidelines.
• Monitor litigation budgets, legal expenses, and operational performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain litigation procedures, workflows, audit standards, and quality programs.
• Partner with Claims leadership and key stakeholders to support business objectives and enterprise risk management.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and implement process improvements as needed.
• Lead hiring, coaching, performance management, and development of assigned team members.
• Participate in catastrophe response efforts and work onsite in accordance with the Company’s hybrid work model.

Minimum Requirements:

• Eight (8) years of Property & Casualty insurance experience, including claims litigation and/or property claims adjusting experience.

• Five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience.

• OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must be required to possess a valid state of Florida driver’s license
• Florida State Bar license
• Insurance industry designations or trade certifications as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Background managing Staff Counsel and Outside Counsel

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're serious about our work but we also believe work should be enjoyable.

Our offices were designed with our team members in mind and includes:

• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Complimentary chef-prepared lunches monthly
• Beautiful walking trail around our offices
• Team Member appreciation events throughout the year
• Hybrid work environment that supports collaboration and flexibility
• Food truck events featuring local favorites
• Professional development, mentoring, and continuing education
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), and more

At Security First, you'll find a collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy working together and where your expertise is valued.