NV Workers Compensation Claims Litigation Specialist

Jonus Group; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking a highly skilled Workers' Compensation Claims Litigation Specialist to join a remote team. This role focuses on managing litigated and high-risk workers’ compensation claims, developing strategies, and proactively resolving disputes.

The ideal candidate will have Nevada claims and litigation experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment while coordinating with adjusters, clients, and counsel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Nevada workers’ compensation claims and litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of claims management, legal strategy, and proactive resolution.
• Experience in applicant attorney offices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strategies for litigated and high-risk workers’ compensation claims.
• Communicate and negotiate with applicant counsel and, when appropriate, the DIR.
• Review claim facts, documentation, legal issues, and settlement authority for hearings and negotiations.
• Coordinate legal and resolution strategies with adjusters, supervisors, clients, defense counsel, and the Compliance Supervisor.
• Monitor legal deadlines and ensure timely responses and follow-ups.
• Identify claims with early signs of litigation or escalation and facilitate proactive intervention.
• Seek opportunities to resolve disputes through negotiation or settlement to avoid unnecessary litigation.
• Support excess carrier identification, reporting, reimbursement opportunities, and follow-through.
• Identify recurring litigation, documentation, and process issues, and recommend training or operational changes.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Claims management

Negotiation

Job description

Workers' Compensation Claims Litigation Specialist

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workers' Compensation Claims Litigation Specialist to join a team. This is a fully remote position, offering an exciting opportunity to manage and develop strategies for litigated and high-risk workers’ compensation claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the litigation process, and the ability to proactively resolve disputes.

Compensation Package

• Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year (depending on experience) + bonus opportunities
• Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strategies for litigated and high-risk workers’ compensation claims.
• Communicate and negotiate with applicant counsel and, when appropriate, the DIR.
• Review claim facts, documentation, legal issues, and settlement authority in preparation for hearings and negotiations.
• Coordinate legal and resolution strategies with adjusters, supervisors, clients, defense counsel, and the Compliance Supervisor.
• Monitor legal deadlines and ensure timely responses and follow-ups.
• Identify claims with early signs of litigation, benefit-penalty exposure, or escalation, and facilitate proactive intervention.
• Seek opportunities to resolve disputes through negotiation or settlement to avoid unnecessary litigation.
• Support excess carrier identification, reporting, reimbursement opportunities, and follow-through.
• Identify recurring litigation, documentation, and process issues, and recommend training or operational changes.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of in-depth experience with Nevada workers’ compensation claims and litigation processes.
• Strong understanding of claims management, legal strategy, and proactive resolution.
• Experience working in applicant attorney offices is highly desirable.
• Must reside in the state of Nevada.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a team.

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