Professional Liability Claims Counsel

Elizabeth Sanders; Illinois; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Elizabeth Sanders seeks an experienced Claims Counsel for a fully remote professional liability role. You will manage claims from first notice to resolution, conduct investigations, review documents, and consult with experts to resolve claims.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 3+ years’ experience in professional liability litigation or claims, and strong analytical, negotiation, writing, and communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• JD degree and admission to practice.
• 3+ years’ experience in professional liability litigation or claims.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional liability claims from first notice through resolution.
• Conduct investigations, review documents, and consult with experts.
• Analyze policy language to determine coverage and liability.
• Draft coverage letters, status reports, and settlement recommendations.
• Collaborate with defense counsel, insureds, brokers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate reserves and detailed claim files.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Writing

Communication

Education

JD degree

Job description

Our client, a leading Third-Party Administrator (TPA) in professional liability claims, is seeking an experienced Claims Counsel to manage complex professional liability matters. This fully remote role is ideal for attorneys with claims or litigation experience who enjoy analyzing policy language, conducting investigations, and collaborating with counsel and clients to resolve claims.

What You’ll Do: Manage professional liability claims from first notice through resolution; Conduct investigations, review documents, and consult with experts; Analyze policy language and legal issues to determine coverage and liability; Draft coverage letters, status reports, and settlement recommendations; Collaborate with defense counsel, insureds, brokers, and other stakeholders; Maintain accurate reserves and detailed claim files.

Claims May Include: Lawyers, accountants, insurance professionals; Design and construction professionals, including architects and engineers; Allied health providers; Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Financial Professionals.

What You Bring: JD degree; 3+ years’ experience in professional liability litigation or claims; Strong analytical, negotiation, writing, and communication skills; Knowledge of professional liability exposures across industries.

Why Join: Competitive salary - $130K+ depending on experience plus quarterly performance bonuses; Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k); Flexible, fully remote work environment allowing for actual work/life balance with a 1200-hour annual billing requirement; Ongoing professional development in a collaborative, data-driven culture.