Sr. Litigation Specialist (Remote)

CSAA Insurance Group; Utah; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus up to 12%

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CSAA Insurance Group is hiring a Senior Litigation Specialist for a remote role available anywhere in the United States. You will own complex litigated claims, shape defense strategy, and manage settlements with defense counsel.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or risk management and a propensity for detailed claim analysis. The role emphasizes collaboration with lawyers, managing discovery, and overseeing outside counsel budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, insurance or risk management.
• Experience handling insurance claims is required.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours or weekends.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex litigated auto and homeowners claims.
• Shape claim strategy by directing defense counsel and evaluating settlements.
• Complete claim analysis including loss facts and applicable factors.
• Create discovery plans with depositions, IME, and expert retention.
• Review liability, damages, coverage and risk for settlement decisions.
• Collaborate with defense counsel for negotiations and mediations.
• Authorize and monitor outside counsel budgets and review defense expenses.
• Prepare and present case recommendations to local and executive management.

Skills

Litigation management

Claim analysis

Negotiation

Effective communication

Travel willingness

Bilingual (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, insurance or risk management, or related field

High School diploma

Job description

Litigation Specialist (Remote)

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the leading personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the United States. We build innovative, human-centered solutions that help AAA members prevent, prepare for, and recover from life's uncertainties.

As a Senior Litigation Specialist, you will take ownership of complex litigated claims involving first- and third-party auto and homeowners matters. You will help shape claim strategy by providing clear direction to defense counsel, evaluating settlement opportunities, establishing settlement authority, and actively participating in negotiations.

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 first and third-party claims which range from a minor to very sophisticated nature.

Conducts comprehensive review of liability, damages, coverage, and risk to assess for individual independent settlement.

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 uses 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.

Bachelor's degree in business, insurance or risk management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

High School diploma required.

A proven experience handling insurance claims.

Bilingual a plus.

Proficiency or ability to become proficient in the handling of minor, moderate, and sophisticated litigated claims.

Extensive understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and the ability to develop proficiency in standards of civil procedure.

Ability to travel and to work extended hours and weekends.

Supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects, encouraging team member involvement in these activities.

Travels as needed for role, including enterprise meetings, divisional / team meetings, and other in-person meetings.

Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.

Willing to have cameras when it matters: helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.

Please note we are hiring for this role remote anywhere in the United States with the following exceptions: At CSAA IG, we are a mission-driven organization proudly committed to empowering our members, our employees, and our communities to thrive.

We offer a total compensation package, annual bonus eligibility for most roles, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more!

Flexible Workplace:

We embrace a remote-first culture through our Flexible Workplace. Most employees hold Home-Flex roles, working primarily from home, often with the flexibility to work from various locations including CSAA offices. Our flexible workplace empowers you to balance remote work with intentional in-person moments that deepen connection and collaboration.

Inclusion and Belonging:

As climate change leads to more frequent and severe weather events, we are taking bold action to build more resilient communities and reduce our environmental impact.

CSAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.

However, we have a location-based compensation structure. This role also includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 12% of eligible pay.