Litigation & Regulatory Counsel — Flexible Hours & PTO

Shelter Insurance Companies; Town of King (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Shelter Insurance Companies seeks a Litigation Counsel to lead claims-litigation activities, direct state-wide case strategy, and oversee outside attorneys. The role requires a law degree and in-depth knowledge of insurance law and policy terms, with 1–3 years of trial or legal claims experience and on-the-job training to master contracts and procedures.

The position involves directing managers, training on state-law compliant protocols, and advising multiple Shelter departments on legal issues

Qualifications

• Law degree and thorough knowledge of litigation, insurance law and policy terms.
• Strong ability to handle claims-litigation precedents and complex cases.
• Ability to research law and apply it to claims procedures and policy changes.

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, and other critical branch claims
• Manage, supervise, hire, fire, monitor, and evaluate performance of outside attorneys
• 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, other Shelter departments, and policy changes proposals
• Counsels other Shelter departments' personnel about various claims, coverage, and legal issues
• Direct and prepare appropriate training for schools, eLearning, and Branches

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Insurance law knowledge

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Shelter Insurance Companies seeks a Litigation Counsel to lead claims-litigation activities, direct state-wide case strategy, and oversee outside attorneys. The role requires a law degree and in-depth knowledge of insurance law and policy terms, with 1–3 years of trial or legal claims experience and on-the-job training to master contracts and procedures.

The position involves directing managers, training on state-law compliant protocols, and advising multiple Shelter departments on legal issues