Claims Paralegal/Account Manager

• Analyzing, investigating, and evaluating new loss notices and claim tenders
• Collaborating with policy search teams to find copies of alleged coverage where appropriate
• Analyzing and positioning claim under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess coverage swiftly
• Coordinating the retention of defense counsel with internal/external stakeholders
• Establishing defense strategy with insured, defense counsel, and/or other participating insurance carriers
• Managing the case resolution process and actively participating in mediations as needed
• Working with the reinsurance department to provide notice of new accounts, updates on existing accounts, and responding to specific reinsurer inquiries
• Collaborating with in-house Legal/management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including formation and implementation of resolution strategy, settlement valuation, and obtaining settlement authority
• Coordinating timely processing of payments including verifying proper allocation of such payments across appropriate policies
• Managing ALAE through strategic handling and bill review/payment processing in coordination with the billing unit

• BA/BS degree required
• J.D. preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Prior experience handling complex environmental, asbestos, liability, and/or insurance claims
• Independent Property and Casualty adjuster’s license a plus but not required
• Strong research and report writing skills are necessary
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Independent Property and Casualty adjuster’s license

• 5% bonus
• Full benefits
• Generous PTO
• 40-hour work week