Remote Litigation Consultant (Liability)

Sedgwick; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) on day one

PTO

Flexible schedule

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 resolve disputes and coordinate with clients and counsel.

The role emphasizes empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion in a caring workplace. Competitive compensation accompanies a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s preferred; JD preferred.
• Ten years of litigation experience, including 5 years in claims management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; communicates resolution to parties.
• Handles high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios.
• Responds to decisions, agreements, and court orders; creates action plans; determines need for examination; obtains client authorization.
• Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions.
• Gathers documents and coordinates with client designees.
• Requests legal/private investigations; coordinates with local counsel; monitors performance.
• Responds to plaintiff’s counsel, union, employee, or client requests.
• Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy.
• Adjusts accrued liability and approves administrative expenses.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process.
• Attends mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed.
• Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.
• Performs other duties as assigned; supports quality programs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Claims management

Legal research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

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 resolve disputes and coordinate with clients and counsel.

The role emphasizes empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion in a caring workplace. Competitive compensation accompanies a comprehensive benefits package.