Senior Claims Attorney – Lawyer Professional Liability

ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance & Law Firm Insurance; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-sponsored)

Vision and dental options

401(k) with 6% match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Lifestyle spending account

Job summary

ALPS is seeking a skilled Claims Attorney to manage professional liability claims against insured attorneys. The role requires a Juris Doctor and at least five years of practice or claims experience in lawyer's professional liability.

You will handle intake, investigation, evaluation, and resolution, with travel as needed and regular business hours across jurisdictions. The position offers a competitive starting salary of $90,000, negotiable by experience, along with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, analytical, negotiation and communication abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and related tech.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and resolves lawyer's professional liability claims, determines coverage and reserves accordingly.
• Investigates facts and law to assess risk to insured and company.
• Coordinates defense and outside counsel as needed; participates in mediation or hearings.
• Maintains and documents claim files; communicates with insureds, staff and reinsurers.
• Attends meetings and training sessions; travels occasionally as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALPS is seeking a skilled Claims Attorney to manage professional liability claims against insured attorneys. The role requires a Juris Doctor and at least five years of practice or claims experience in lawyer's professional liability.

You will handle intake, investigation, evaluation, and resolution, with travel as needed and regular business hours across jurisdictions. The position offers a competitive starting salary of $90,000, negotiable by experience, along with comprehensive benefits and