Litigation Counsel (Insurance) — Lead Outside Counsel

Shelter Insurance Companies; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Rx

401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Dress for Your Day

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Shelter Insurance Companies in Arizona is seeking a Litigation Counsel to lead claims litigation strategy for designated states. You will supervise outside attorneys, guide case strategy, and ensure compliance with state law across branches and units.

Ideal candidates will have a law degree, 1–3 years of trial or legal claims experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships with defense attorneys, adjusters, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• 1-3 years trial or legal claims experience.
• 6-12 months on-the-job training to learn insurance contracts and procedures.
• Ability to develop relationships with branches, attorneys, and other departments.

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 cases.
• Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for assigned branches and units.
• Establish, train, and direct overall claims-handling protocol consistent with state law.
• Counsel other Shelter departments on claims, coverage, and legal issues.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Decision making

Relationship building

Time management

Legal knowledge

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Shelter Insurance Companies in Arizona is seeking a Litigation Counsel to lead claims litigation strategy for designated states. You will supervise outside attorneys, guide case strategy, and ensure compliance with state law across branches and units.

Ideal candidates will have a law degree, 1–3 years of trial or legal claims experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships with defense attorneys, adjusters, and internal teams.