Law Firm Claims Analyst

Phelps Dunbar LLP; New Orleans (LA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phelps Dunbar LLP, an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm, seeks a Claims Analyst to handle professional liability and general liability claims within the London Claims Group. The role involves examining claims, managing litigation, and performing settlement negotiations.

Primary duties include investigating claims, gathering relevant facts, analyzing liability and damages, and preparing client reports. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential; travel may be

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, litigation management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel ability required on a limited basis.

Responsabilités

• Investigate claims and manage litigation.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and attend mediations.
• Review and confirm coverage.
• Prepare detailed reports to clients.
• Form reserves and manage reserve levels.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Negotiation

Litigation management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Formation

BA/BS Degree

JD

CPCU

ARM

Adjusting licenses

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

• Location 365 Canal Street,Suite 2000,New Orleans, LA, 70130-6534,United States
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

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:

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.