Remote Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie Insurance seeks an experienced attorney or claims professional to exercise independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims, including evaluating coverage and liability and selecting defense strategies.

You will engage with defense counsel, manage litigation expenses, ensure compliance with billing guidelines, mentor colleagues, and document claim files while maintaining regular attendance and alignment with ERIE's service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required.
• Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required;
• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.
• Strong knowledge of claims handling required.
• Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.

Skills

Litigation claims experience

Tort law knowledge

Insurance coverage knowledge

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree / paralegal cert

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Erie Insurance seeks an experienced attorney or claims professional to exercise independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims, including evaluating coverage and liability and selecting defense strategies.

You will engage with defense counsel, manage litigation expenses, ensure compliance with billing guidelines, mentor colleagues, and document claim files while maintaining regular attendance and alignment with ERIE's service standards.