Public Entity Litigation Counsel (Hybrid)

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral incentives

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

Sedgwick in California seeks a Designated Litigation Manager to oversee the pool's liability program and guide litigation strategy, coordinating with outside counsel to manage costs and outcomes across the pool.

The role requires eight years of related experience and a JD with CA bar licensure. Hybrid work with travel to the SF Bay Area is available, and the position emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited college or university required.
• Current license(s) to practice law in the pool's jurisdiction or jurisdiction(s).

Responsibilities

• Analyzes inquiries and provides guidance related to memorandums of coverage, risk transfer, the litigation process, case strategy, and additional covered parties’ issues.
• Reviews member contracts submitted to pool administration, prepares presentations on claims and issues of interest for meetings and/or strategic planning.
• Attends member meetings and introductions, addresses concerns involving members, third-party administrator (TPA) or case development.
• Oversees the pool’s liability program and represents the pool in liability matters by participating in litigation proceedings.
• Prepares claim processing instructions for use by TPA, prepares and revises policies as necessary, conducts quarterly file reviews with TPA.

Skills

Legal strategy

Litigation management

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Budgeting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in CA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sedgwick in California seeks a Designated Litigation Manager to oversee the pool's liability program and guide litigation strategy, coordinating with outside counsel to manage costs and outcomes across the pool.

The role requires eight years of related experience and a JD with CA bar licensure. Hybrid work with travel to the SF Bay Area is available, and the position emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration.