Law Firm Claims Analyst

Phelps Dunbar LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Dunbar LLP is a leading AmLaw 200 law firm seeking a Claims Analyst for its London Claims Group. The role involves handling moderate to high-level professional and general liability claims, with duties spanning investigation, litigation management, settlement negotiations, and reserve formulation.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS (JD preferred), 3–5 years of claims experience, and desirable CPCU/ARM or adjuster licenses. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree required; JD strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of claims experience, preferably in general liability and professional liability.
• CPCU, ARM or other advanced designations desirable.
• Adjusting licenses for all applicable US states desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims, gather relevant facts and documents.
• Analyze liability, damages and exposures.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and attend mediations.
• Manage litigation and interactions with attorneys.
• Review and confirm coverage.
• Prepare detailed reports to clients.

Skills

Claims investigations

Negotiation

Litigation management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Organization

Travel

Education

BA/BS Degree

JD strongly preferred

CPCU/ARM desirable

Licenses desirable

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Location 1001 Fannin Street,Suite 2200,Houston, TX, 77002,United States
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Claims Analyst will handle moderate to higher level professional liability and general liability claims as part of the London Claims Group, an in-house claims management group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will include investigating claims, managing litigation, conducting settlement negotiations and formulating reserves.

• Perform claims investigations, gathering all relevant facts and documents.
• Analyze liability, damages and exposures.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and attend mediations.
• Manage litigation and interactions with attorneys.
• Review and confirm coverage.
• Prepare detailed reports to clients.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

• BA/BS Degree. JD strongly preferred.
• A minimum of three - five years of claims experience, preferably in general liability and professional liability (e.g., A&E, insurance agent E & O, lawyers professional liability).
• CPCU, ARM or other advanced designations desirable.
• Adjusting licenses for all applicable US states desirable.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong negotiation, litigation management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite software.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel on a limited basis.

Performance Measures:

• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to achieve firm and departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective communications with clients, attorneys and team members.
• Proper handling of clients’ claims and achieving favorable results.
• Professionalism and quality of service to clients.
• Timely handling of reports and reserving.