Litigation Specialist

Litigation Specialist to manage litigated and complex auto liability claims. Responsibilities include handling litigation claims per office procedures, determining coverage and drafting reservations of rights letters, conducting prompt investigations and securing statements, coordinating with defense counsel and experts on defense cases, maintaining diaries on open files, managing vendor relationships with cost-consciousness, researching and interpreting case law and statutes to properly adjust and conclude claims, evaluating use of experts and field investigators, maintaining claim files in accordance with regulations and company policies, preparing and presenting claim evaluations to secure appropriate settlement authority, establishing indemnity and expense reserves, conducting onsite reviews of defense counsel as required, and adhering to Department of Insurance regulations. Requires a college degree and/or 5 years of applicable claims adjusting experience, knowledge of legal and medical terminology, strong negotiation/communication/organizational/interpersonal skills, and the ability to pass required state licensing examinations.