Litigation Counsel | Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Shelter Insurance Companies; Iowa Center (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Dress for Your Day

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Shelter Insurance Companies is seeking a Litigation Counsel in Iowa to lead complex claims litigation strategy across designated states. You will supervise teams, coordinate with external attorneys, and ensure compliance with state laws and policy terms. A law degree and relevant claims experience are required.

The role offers a starting base salary range with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence claims practice and education across the organization.

Qualifications

• Law degree and professional mastery of litigation, claims procedures, and insurance law.
• 1-3 years trial or legal claims experience; 6-12 months on-the-job training to learn contracts and jurisdictions.
• Ability to handle complex, high-exposure claims and manage outside counsel.

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 claims.
• Supervise outside attorneys; hire, fire, monitor, and evaluate performance.
• Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for branches and units.
• Establish and direct overall claims-handling protocol; research law and explain impact on claims handling.
• Counsel Shelter departments on legal issues and train for schools, eLearning, and Branches.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Time management

Relationship building

Legal knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (Law degree)

Job description

Shelter Insurance Companies is seeking a Litigation Counsel in Iowa to lead complex claims litigation strategy across designated states. You will supervise teams, coordinate with external attorneys, and ensure compliance with state laws and policy terms. A law degree and relevant claims experience are required.

The role offers a starting base salary range with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence claims practice and education across the organization.