Remote Litigation Strategist

Sedgwick; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k and matching

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending or HSA

Job summary

Sedgwick is hiring for a role addressing high-end claims with serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios. The position involves developing strategies, coordinating with clients and counsel, and guiding cases to satisfactory resolutions.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in claims management, legal familiarity, and a track record of resolving intricate disputes, with a focus on timely outcomes and professional collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include in-depth knowledge of personal and commercial line auto policies, coverage’s, principles, and laws.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

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

Legal pleadings

Discovery

Oral & written comms

Presentation skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Professional certification preferred

State adjusting licenses

Job description

Sedgwick is hiring for a role addressing high-end claims with serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios. The position involves developing strategies, coordinating with clients and counsel, and guiding cases to satisfactory resolutions.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in claims management, legal familiarity, and a track record of resolving intricate disputes, with a focus on timely outcomes and professional collaboration across teams.