Hybrid Senior Litigation Consultant - Complex Claims

Sedgwick; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral incentive

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking an experienced litigation professional to address high-end cases involving serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios. You will develop strategies, coordinate with clients and counsel, and drive resolution across disputes.

The role emphasizes proactive case management, early resolution where appropriate, and collaboration with partners to support return-to-work goals. A JD is preferred, with substantial litigation and claims experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred; Ten years of litigation experience with five years in claims management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties.
• Handles high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios.
• 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 and formulates defense strategy.
• Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed.
• Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Claims management

Legal research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Professional certification

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking an experienced litigation professional to address high-end cases involving serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios. You will develop strategies, coordinate with clients and counsel, and drive resolution across disputes.

The role emphasizes proactive case management, early resolution where appropriate, and collaboration with partners to support return-to-work goals. A JD is preferred, with substantial litigation and claims experience.