Senior Claims Counsel

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A law firm located in Charlotte is seeking a Senior Claims Counsel with at least 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating, evaluating, and resolving liability insurance claims, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze liability, damages, coverage, and develop resolution strategies.

Duties:

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve liability insurance claims by reviewing claim notices, incident reports, correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Analyze liability exposure, damages, and coverage to develop effective resolution strategies.
• Establish and maintain claim reserves in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate litigation by hiring defense counsel and required experts, reviewing draft pleadings, litigation plans, budgets, and invoices.
• Document all contacts, communications, claim transactions, and maintain electronic claim files.
• Participate in mediations of claims and client visits, with some travel required.
• Prepare reports to management, clients, and other designated recipients, demonstrating strong writing skills.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar licensing is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investigating, evaluating, and resolving liability insurance claims.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to manage and coordinate litigation, including hiring defense counsel and experts.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for claim mediations and client visits.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Claims investigation and evaluation
• Liability analysis
• Coverage analysis
• Litigation management
• Legal research and analysis
• Written and verbal communication
• Report preparation
• Document management

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306