Liability Litigation Consultant - Remote

Sedgwick; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K on day one

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Sedgwick, a leading risk and claims management company, seeks a Litigation Consultant with deep experience in handling high-end cases and complex coverage issues. The role blends litigation strategy with claims management excellence across multiple U.S. locations.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 10+ years of litigation experience and a proven track record in negotiation and settlement. Sedgwick offers a supportive, inclusive culture with strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; JD preferred.
• Ten years’ litigation experience including 5 years in claims management or equivalent.
• Professional certification as applicable to the line of business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews reports and forms; responds to inquiries and seeks early resolution; communicates resolution.
• Handles high-end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios.
• Responds to decisions, agreements or court orders; creates action plans and determines need for examination.
• Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions and gathers documents with client designees.
• Coordinates with local counsel; monitors performance and requests legal/private investigations.
• Responds to plaintiff counsel, union, employee or client requests; formulates defense strategy.
• Establishes accrual liability and approves administrative expenses; identifies subrogation opportunities.
• Attends mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed; supports early return-to-work efforts.
• Performs other duties and supports quality programs.

Skills

Litigation management

Claims handling

Legal research

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Sedgwick, a leading risk and claims management company, seeks a Litigation Consultant with deep experience in handling high-end cases and complex coverage issues. The role blends litigation strategy with claims management excellence across multiple U.S. locations.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 10+ years of litigation experience and a proven track record in negotiation and settlement. Sedgwick offers a supportive, inclusive culture with strong benefits and career growth opportunities.