Remote Bodily Injury Litigation Consultant

Sedgwick; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring a Litigation Consultant for Commercial Bodily Injury, focusing on high-end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage issues. You will develop strategy, manage communications, and coordinate with clients and local counsel.

The role requires five years of claims experience, strong legal and negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Remote work options and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Five years of claims management experience or equivalent with in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial auto policies, coverage, and laws.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and 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; assigns to and 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).

Skills

Legal pleadings

Discovery

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certification

State adjusting licenses

Tools

None

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring a Litigation Consultant for Commercial Bodily Injury, focusing on high-end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage issues. You will develop strategy, manage communications, and coordinate with clients and local counsel.

The role requires five years of claims experience, strong legal and negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Remote work options and comprehensive benefits are available.