Senior Litigation Counsel: Claims Strategy & Training

Shelter Insurance Companies; Maine; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Shelter Insurance Companies is seeking a Litigation Counsel to lead and direct claims litigation activities across designated Shelter states. You will guide complex case strategy, mentor managers, and supervise outside attorneys to ensure compliant, effective resolutions.

The role requires a law degree, strong knowledge of insurance defense, and the ability to navigate state-specific procedures. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Law degree and thorough knowledge of litigation, claims-litigation precedents, legal decisions.
• Knowledge of insurance law and policy terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states.
• Direct Managers and Supervisors in claims handling, investigation, and communication on complex, high-exposure, and other critical branch claims.
• Manage, supervise, hire, fire, monitor, and evaluate performance of outside attorneys.
• Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for assigned Shelter branches and units.
• Establish, train, and direct overall claims-handling protocol consistent with state law.
• Research law to explain impact on claims handling, claims procedures, other Shelter departments, and policy changes proposals.
• Counsels other Shelter departments' personnel about various claims, coverage, and legal issues.
• Direct and prepare appropriate training for schools, eLearning, and Branches

Skills

Litigation

Insurance law

Policy terms knowledge

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Shelter Insurance Companies is seeking a Litigation Counsel to lead and direct claims litigation activities across designated Shelter states. You will guide complex case strategy, mentor managers, and supervise outside attorneys to ensure compliant, effective resolutions.

The role requires a law degree, strong knowledge of insurance defense, and the ability to navigate state-specific procedures. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive benefits package.