Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premier health benefits

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Erie Insurance is seeking an experienced attorney or claims professional for its Litigation/Examination Dept. This role focuses on handling eastern Pennsylvania litigated claims, with preference for candidates near Allentown or Philadelphia offices.

The position offers remote work from home with potential travel to offices as needed. The ideal candidate has extensive litigation claims experience and strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage, along with the ability to train and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required.
• Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.
• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.
• Strong knowledge of claims handling and tort law/insurance coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluates coverage and liability, and recommends resolution strategies.
• Selects and collaborates with defense counsel in handling lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures defense counsel adheres to billing guidelines.
• Trains and mentors staff; documents claim files.

Skills

Litigation handling

Tort law knowledge

Insurance coverage

Defense coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree/paralegal cert

High school diploma

Job description

Division or Field Office: Casualty Claims Division

Department of Position: Litigation/Examination Dept

Work from: Home (near Allentown or Philadelphia Offices)

Salary Range: 88,693.00-141,678.00*

*salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.
Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are among the 2% of Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims.

• The candidate will service claims and jurisdictions in eastern Pennsylvania.
• Candidates in close proximity to ERIE's Allentown Branch or Philadelphia Claims Office are preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.

The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job‑related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Job‑Specific Knowledge
• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning
• Self‑Development
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required, or;
• Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required; or
• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.

Additional Experience

• Strong knowledge of claims handling required.
• Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.

Designations and/or Licenses

• Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA) designation preferred.
• Appropriate license as required by state.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
• Driving; Often (20-50%)
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely