High-Impact Litigation Manager — Hybrid

Sedgwick; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Client Litigation Manager - General Liability in Eden Prairie, MN. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote work, focusing on high-exposure claims and media considerations.

The ideal candidate has extensive claims and litigation management experience, with a background in general liability and strong strategic capabilities to resolve complex cases.

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 to include five (5) years of claims management experience and three (3) years of litigation claims management. Legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with client(s); keeps client(s) informed of anticipated exposure.
• Handles public relations as it may relate to media interest in specific cases.
• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties. Concentrates on high exposure claims ($300,000+) and claims of a sensitive nature (i.e. potential media exposure).
• Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan; determines need for examination; gains client authorization.
• Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions.
• Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.
• Requests legal/private investigation; assigns to and coordinates with local counsel; monitors local counsel performance.
• Responds to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests.
• Identifies issues; formulates defense strategy.
• Establishes/adjusts accrued liability.
• Approves administrative expenses.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process.
• Attends mediations or hearings as needed.
• Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.

Skills

Legal experience

Case management

Litigation support

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Professional certification as applicable

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring a Client Litigation Manager - General Liability in Eden Prairie, MN. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote work, focusing on high-exposure claims and media considerations.

The ideal candidate has extensive claims and litigation management experience, with a background in general liability and strong strategic capabilities to resolve complex cases.