Senior Claims Counsel

TransEleven Claims Managers, Inc.; Allen (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Competitive salary

Flex scheduling

Job summary

A prominent third-party claims administrator is seeking a qualified Senior Claims Counsel to manage claims administration and litigation for a portfolio of files. The position is fully remote post-training, requiring 4+ years of relevant experience and a JD. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional writing skills and proficiency with claims management software. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, along with a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in insurance litigation or claims administration.
• Willingness to obtain licensure as an Insurance Adjuster.
• Commitment to ethical legal practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee claims administration from initial claims analysis through resolution.
• Retain and manage outside counsel, negotiate settlements, and manage invoices.
• Conduct legal analysis and engage in high-level problem solving.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Ability to work independently

Command of Office 365 software

Education

JD (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school

Licensed as an attorney in at least one state

Tools

Claims software and file management systems

Job description

TransEleven Claims Managers is looking for a qualified attorney to join our team in the role of Senior Claims Counsel, handling a high volume of claim files in multiple PL/GL practice areas. Our hiring preference is for candidates who live in Texas, Oklahoma or neighboring states, however this position is 100% remote after initial training at our corporate offices in Allen, TX. We desire attorneys that have worked for another third-party claims administrator, insurance carrier, captive firm or insurance defense firm handling professional and general liability claims.

Company Overview

TransEleven Claims Managers (TCM) is a third-party administrator (TPA) that provides comprehensive claims administration, litigation management and program development services to foreign and domestic insurers, risk retention groups, captive insurers, self-insureds and other entities in the business of managing risk. We are a Lloyd's approved Delegated Claims Administrator (DCA). Our CEO was recently named London Market Professional of the Year and we have an exceptional reputation in the industry as experts in the London Market.

With our team of highly skilled attorneys, we specialize in providing claims administration and litigation management services for programs placed by coverholders authorized to utilize the London Insurance Market. What sets TransEleven apart from other claims administrators is 100% of our files are handled by licensed attorneys. As a result, we have earned an exceptional reputation in both the domestic and global insurance industry and have experienced unprecedented growth since the company was founded in 2014.

We provide our services in over 25 practice areas, with an emphasis in Professional and General Liability risk exposures. A few of our practice areas include professional E&O for multiple professions such as architects and engineers, healthcare liability (PL/GL) such as long-term care and allied health, general liability (GL) such as products and construction defects, excess liability (PL/GL) and insurance coverage analysis. For more information visit: www.trans11claims.com

Job Responsibilities (Summary)

TCM is looking for an experienced attorney to join our team in the role of Senior Claims Counsel. In this position you will oversee claims administration and litigation management for a portfolio of claim files, from initial coverage and claims analysis through resolution, including retaining and management of outside counsel, negotiations, mediations, settlement conferences, invoice and expense management and complex reporting to all parties. The right candidate must be able to engage in high-level problem solving, legal analysis and negotiations.

Qualifications

• JD (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school
• Licensed as an attorney (in good standing) in at least one state (valid State Bar member)
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in insurance litigation, insurance defense, professional liability claims administration or litigation management
• Licensed Insurance Adjuster (or willingness to obtain this and any other required insurance or legal certifications)
• Exceptional writing skills due to the level of report writing required by clients (writing samples may be requested)
• Command of Office 365 software (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
• Experience working with claims software and file management systems (e.g., FileHandler Enterprise) and billing
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a close-knit team
• Commitment to ethical legal practices and compliance with all regulatory and professional standards.

What We Offer

TransEleven offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401k with a company contribution and flex scheduling.

We offer a supportive work environment, with the opportunity to work entirely remote after a training and performance evaluation period (outside of any required client travel or required company meetings or outings). Join our team of talented attorneys and you'll be handsomely rewarded, as well as challenged, with a unique legal career that offers a true work-life balance.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Additional Profit sharing (discretionary, based on company performance)
• Additional Annual bonus (discretionary, based on personal performance)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Are you tired of trying cases, discovery and the grind of law firm life? Are you being called back to the office full-time with no remote work opportunity? If so, working with TransEleven may be an incredible opportunity. Come join one of the most respected third-party claims administrators in the US?

Compensation/Pay

Base range $120-$150k per year, but salary is negotiable for the right candidate, with the right experience.