Law Firm Claims Analyst

Phelps Dunbar LLP; Mobile (AL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phelps Dunbar LLP is seeking a Claims Analyst to support the London Claims Group within a well-established AmLaw 200 firm. The role focuses on professional liability and general liability claims, requiring keen analysis of exposures and effective claim handling.

Responsibilities include investigations, reserving, strategy development, negotiations, mediations, and coordination with attorneys. Strong communication, organizational skills, and travel willingness are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong negotiation.
• Strong negotiation, litigation management and interpersonal skills.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Negotiation

Litigation Mgmt

Interpersonal

Written Communication

MS Office

Formation

BA/BS Degree

JD preferred

CPCU/ARM desirable

Adjusting licenses desirable

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

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:

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

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:

The Claims Analyst will be evaluated by the Department Head and others if appropriate. These criteria may change without notice:

• 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.