Remote Litigation Consultant - Liability & Settlements

Sedgwick; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Referral incentive program

Career development and promotionalop

Healthcare, dental, vision, 401K, PTO

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant - Liability to address high-end cases with complex injuries and coverage issues. You will develop strategies to reach satisfactory resolutions while coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.

Ideal candidates have a JD or strong law background, extensive litigation and claims management experience, and a commitment to Sedgwick’s caring culture and quality standards. The role offers a flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ten years of litigation experience required.
• 5 years of claims management experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; JD preferred; professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review reports/forms; respond to inquiries; seek legal opinions; communicate resolution.
• Handle high-end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios.
• Respond to court orders; create action plans; determine need for examinations; obtain client authorization.
• Identify cases for settlements; gather documents; coordinate with client designees.
• Coordinate with local counsel; monitor performance; respond to plaintiff counsel and other requests.
• Identify issues and formulate defense strategy; establish liability and approve expenses.
• Identify subrogation opportunities; participate in mediations/trials/arbitrations as needed.
• Work with partners to facilitate early return-to-work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Claims management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Professional certification (as applicable)

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Litigation Consultant - Liability to address high-end cases with complex injuries and coverage issues. You will develop strategies to reach satisfactory resolutions while coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.

Ideal candidates have a JD or strong law background, extensive litigation and claims management experience, and a commitment to Sedgwick’s caring culture and quality standards. The role offers a flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits.