Remote Litigation Consultant - Complex Claims & Strategy

Sedgwick; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking an experienced litigation professional to address high-end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios, and legal inquiries, developing strategies for satisfactory resolutions.

The ideal candidate will bring ten years of litigation experience, with five years in claims management, and possess a JD or equivalent qualifications. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
• 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.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking an experienced litigation professional to address high-end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios, and legal inquiries, developing strategies for satisfactory resolutions.

The ideal candidate will bring ten years of litigation experience, with five years in claims management, and possess a JD or equivalent qualifications. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.