Litigation Counsel — Flexible Scheduling & Claims Strategy

Shelter Insurance Companies; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and P

Prescription Drug Insurance

Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)

Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Le

Dress for Your Day Dress Code

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Shelter Insurance Companies is seeking a Litigation Counsel to lead and direct claims litigation strategy across designated Shelter states. The role involves supervising internal teams, coordinating with outside attorneys, and ensuring adherence to state law and policy terms.

The successful candidate will possess a law degree, deep knowledge of insurance law, and strong communication, organizational and decision-making abilities. Salary starts at $90,002 and varies by location and experience.

Qualifications

• Law degree and professional mastery of litigation, claims-litigation precedents, legal decisions, insurance law, and policy terms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex, high-exposure claims and coordinate with outside attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states.
• Direct Managers and Supervisors in claims handling, investigation, and communication on complex, high-exposure branch claims.
• Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for assigned Shelter branches and units.
• Establish, train, and direct overall claims-handling protocol consistent with state law.
• Research law to explain impact on claims handling, claims procedures, and policy changes proposals.
• Counsel other Shelter departments' personnel about various claims, coverage, and legal issues; direct training for schools, eLearning, and Branches.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical reasoning

Decision-making

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Shelter Insurance Companies is seeking a Litigation Counsel to lead and direct claims litigation strategy across designated Shelter states. The role involves supervising internal teams, coordinating with outside attorneys, and ensuring adherence to state law and policy terms.

The successful candidate will possess a law degree, deep knowledge of insurance law, and strong communication, organizational and decision-making abilities. Salary starts at $90,002 and varies by location and experience.