Litigation Strategist: Complex Injury & Coverage (Remote)

Sedgwick; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral incentive program

Career development and growth

Benefits package (medical, dental, 401

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant in the United States to address high-end injury cases, complex coverage issues, and legal inquiries. The role involves developing strategies to bring cases to a satisfactory resolution and coordinating with clients and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience, JD preferred, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. Sedgwick offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth with a global

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; communicates resolution to appropriate parties.
• Handles high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios.
• Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan; determines need for examination; gains client authorization.
• Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions.
• Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.
• Requests legal/private investigation; coordinates with local counsel; monitors local counsel performance.
• Responds to plaintiff’s counsel, union, employee, or client requests.
• Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy.
• Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves administrative expenses.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process.
• Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed.
• Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.
• Performs other duties as assigned, supports the organization’s quality program(s).

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant in the United States to address high-end injury cases, complex coverage issues, and legal inquiries. The role involves developing strategies to bring cases to a satisfactory resolution and coordinating with clients and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience, JD preferred, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. Sedgwick offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth with a global