Description:
Shift timings- 8-5
Candidate has to be in CA - In office or Hybrid (3 days) remote, (can work from any *** office within CA, preference Concord or Roseville)
Temp to hire
Must have
5 years Claims Handling Experience
5 years Claims Litigation
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To address and handle litigated and some non-litigated complex cases with serious injuries, general liability, employment practice liability and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution and within the client's service instructions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties.
Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims and follow defense counsel guidelines and service expectations
Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan
Identifies cases for early resolution
Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.
Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy with the defense team.
Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves legal expenses.
Identifies subrogation opportunities and tenders.
Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed, usually via ZOOM vs in person
Coordinates calls with the defense team for strategy, authority, mock openings before trial, etc
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Must reside in California
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Technically skilled and familiar with legal pleadings, discovery et al
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Hybrid - remote and in-office
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed vi background credit check, is required for this position.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Requirements:
Shift timings- 8-5
Candidate has to be in CA - In office or Hybrid (3 days) remote, (can work from any *** office within CA, preference Concord or Roseville)
Temp to hire
Must have
5 years Claims Handling Experience
5 years Claims Litigation
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To address and handle litigated and some non-litigated complex cases with serious injuries, general liability, employment practice liability and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution and within the client's service instructions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties.
Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims and follow defense counsel guidelines and service expectations
Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan
Identifies cases for early resolution
Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.
Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy with the defense team.
Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves legal expenses.
Identifies subrogation opportunities and tenders.
Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed, usually via ZOOM vs in person
Coordinates calls with the defense team for strategy, authority, mock openings before trial, etc
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Must reside in California
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Technically skilled and familiar with legal pleadings, discovery et al
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Hybrid - remote and in-office
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed vi background credit check, is required for this position.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."