Litigation Family Law Attorney - Louisville, KY

Cordell & Cordell; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurance company is seeking a Surety Senior Claims Professional to manage complex claims in a remote setting. This role involves analyzing coverage, negotiating settlements, and drafting legal documents while ensuring efficient claims handling. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and extensive experience in insurance claims. Join a forward-thinking firm that values strong partnerships and effective communication with clients and brokers. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the insurance industry while working from the comfort of your home.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in surety legal area and insurance claims.
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster licenses.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderate to high complexity Surety claims from start to resolution.
• Participate in mediations and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Analyzing coverage

Negotiating settlements

Drafting legal documents

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Zurich North America is hiring an Surety Senior Claims Professional (Attorney) to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in who is located within the U.S.. This is a virtual position so you will have a home-based office.There is no billable hours.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of moderate to high complexity Surety claims from start through settlement and resolution, and within specific authority limits. You will ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient and effective manner to deliver on Zurich’s claims best practices and customer led commitment. You will have an opportunity to develop strong partnerships that include extensive communications and interactions with principals, brokers and other internal business unit contacts.

Primary accountabilities include :

• Analyzing coverage, liability and damages
• Participating in mediations and negotiating settlements
• Drafting coverage and denial letters, underwriter notification of claim issues, etc.
• Drafting case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation
• Directing activities of defense counsel

You must be able to travel approximately 25% to visit project sites or for other business needs that may arise.

Basic Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the surety Legal area
• JD and 5 or more years of legal practice experience in the insurance area
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
• Experience in insurance claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications :

• Member of the bar
• Detail oriented
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Remote Working : Yes

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No