Remote Litigation Consultant | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Sedgwick; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant - General Liability to manage high-end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage issues across all states. The role emphasizes strategy, coordination with counsel, and early resolution while leveraging Sedgwick’s extensive network and resources.

The ideal candidate has extensive litigation and claims-management experience, a JD or equivalent certification, and a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (per listing).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) 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).

Skills

Litigation management

Legal analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred

Professional certification of line of business preferred

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant - General Liability to manage high-end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage issues across all states. The role emphasizes strategy, coordination with counsel, and early resolution while leveraging Sedgwick’s extensive network and resources.

The ideal candidate has extensive litigation and claims-management experience, a JD or equivalent certification, and a commitment to client service.