Remote Liability Litigation Consultant

Sedgwick; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Referral incentive program

Career development opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, 401K on day 1

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant - Liability to address high-end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage issues. You will develop strategies to reach satisfactory resolutions, coordinate with clients and local counsel, and support a robust litigation program.

The ideal candidate has ten years of litigation experience, including five years in claims management, and a JD or equivalent. The role supports flexible work arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• JD preferred or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

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).

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Professional certification (as applicable)

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant - Liability to address high-end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage issues. You will develop strategies to reach satisfactory resolutions, coordinate with clients and local counsel, and support a robust litigation program.

The ideal candidate has ten years of litigation experience, including five years in claims management, and a JD or equivalent. The role supports flexible work arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package.