Senior Litigation Adjuster - Remote

CSAA; Missouri; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

CSAA Insurance Group is hiring a Sr. Litigation Specialist - Remote. This role supports management through conclusion of litigated claims, including auto and homeowners, with authority to settle up to $50,000 and to negotiate with defense counsel.

You will develop discovery plans, coordinate depositions and experts, review liability and damages, and present recommendations to executives. The position emphasizes remote work nationwide, with travel and occasional extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Total of 6-7 years of claims experience with a minimum of 2-4 years Senior Casualty role experience or equivalent complex casualty/litigation experience.
• 1 year of Litigation experience.
• Proficiency or ability to obtain proficiency in the handling of minor, moderate and complex litigated claims.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in ability to work independently.
• Strong decision-making ability.
• Extensive understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and ability to develop proficiency in standards of civil procedure.
• Ability to travel and to work extended hours and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Completes analysis of claim, which includes examining facts of the loss and other applicable factors. Creates discovery plan, including depositions, retention of experts, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) and accident reconstruction for 1st and 3rd party claims from a minor to extremely complex nature.
• Interacts directly with defense counsel providing direction, authority for resolution (i.e., settle or go to trial) and ensures appropriate outcome in balancing defense costs and indemnity
• Conducts comprehensive review of liability, damages, coverage and risk to assess for individual independent settlement authority up to $50,000.
• Collaborates with defense counsel to identify strategy for negotiations and provides input as the face of the organization via phone or in-person mediations and settlement conferences.
• Authorizes, approves and monitors budget for outside counsel, and utilizes bill review software to analyze defense expenses.
• Prepares and presents recommendations for litigated cases for review with local and executive management to the IELT level.
• Secures authority up to the highest levels for resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

HS/GED

BA/BS in business or related area

Tools

Bill review software

Job description

CSAA Insurance Group is hiring a Sr. Litigation Specialist - Remote. This role supports management through conclusion of litigated claims, including auto and homeowners, with authority to settle up to $50,000 and to negotiate with defense counsel.

You will develop discovery plans, coordinate depositions and experts, review liability and damages, and present recommendations to executives. The position emphasizes remote work nationwide, with travel and occasional extended hours as needed.