Senior Claims Counsel

Alaska Department of Law; Allen (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work after training

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus opportunity

Profit sharing potential

Generous PTO

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

TransEleven Claims Managers (TCM) is seeking a Senior Claims Counsel to oversee a high volume of claims across PL/GL practice areas. This role is 100% remote after initial training at our Allen, TX offices.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of insurance litigation experience, a JD, active State Bar admission, and strong writing and communication skills. Previous experience with claims software and outside counsel management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience as an attorney in insurance litigation/defense and/or professional and general liability claims administration.
• Licensed Insurance Adjuster (or willingness to obtain this and other required certifications)
• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed as an attorney (in good standing) in at least one state
• Exceptional writing skills; writing samples required
• Excellent verbal and video communication skills (frequent international video calls)
• Command of Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Experience with claims software/file management systems (e.g., FileHandler) and client billing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Commitment to ethical legal practices and compliance with regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee claims administration and litigation management for a portfolio of claim files.
• Engage in high-level problem solving, legal analysis and negotiations.
• Retain and manage outside counsel; supervise negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences.
• Handle invoice and expense management and complex reporting to all parties.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Independent work

Ethical compliance

Education

JD (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school

State Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Office 365

FileHandler

Job description

TransEleven Claims Managers (TCM) is looking for a qualified attorney to join our team as Senior Claims Counsel, handling a high volume of claim files in multiple PL/GL practice areas. This position is 100% remote after initial training at our corporate offices in Allen, TX. You can reside anywhere in the state or in the United States. We are looking for attorneys that have worked for another third-party claims administrator, insurance carrier, captive firm or insurance defense firm, handling litigation and professional and general liability matters. Insurance coverage experience is a plus.

Position Description:

As a Senior Claims Counsel, 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:

4-7 years of experience as an attorney in insurance litigation, insurance defense and/or professional and general liability claims administration. Insurance coverage experience is a plus.

• Licensed Insurance Adjuster (or willingness to obtain this and other required certifications)
• JD (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school
• Licensed as an attorney (in good standing) in at least one state (valid State Bar member)
• Exceptional writing skills due to the level of report writing (writing samples required)
• Excellent verbal and video communication skills (frequent international video calls)
• Command of Office 365 software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• We prefer previous experience working with claims software/file management systems (e.g., FileHandler) and client billing
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a close-knit team
• Commitment to ethical legal practices and compliance with all regulatory/professional standards

What We Offer:

TransEleven offers an industry competitive salary and full benefits package, as well as a supportive work environment, with the opportunity to work entirely remote after initial training. Minimal travel for clients and company meetings is required.

Benefits:

• 100% remote office
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance (full package)
• 401(k) with % company matching plan
• Annual bonus opportunity (based on personal performance)
• Profit sharing opportunity (based on company performance)
• Generous PTO (paid time off benefits)
• Opportunities for advancement managing teams and client programs

Are you tired of the grind of law firm life? Have you been called back to the office full-time with no remote or work from home options? If so, working with TransEleven may be a great opportunity. Join our team of talented attorneys and you'll be handsomely rewarded and challenged with a legal career that offers a true work-life balance.