Associate Attorney, L&E
Career Consulting Partners
Lead, Legal Claims
Bridgestone Americas
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Ohio, Tennessee
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Senior
About the role
- Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle complex bodily injury claims from auto accidents and premises liability.
- Use investigative methods and negotiate settlements within prescribed limits with insurers, repair facilities, and legal staff.
- Initiate billing and collection for money owed due to damage to equipment or property.
- Manage an average caseload of 70-85 claims.
- Determine coverage and liability for bodily injury claims based on policy language, statutes, and case law.
- Conduct thorough investigations, interview claimants, witnesses, policyholders, and medical professionals.
- Gather and analyze documentation: police reports, medical records, lost wage documentation, photographs.
- Communicate with claimants, attorneys, medical providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare reports documenting investigations, evaluations, and settlement recommendations.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on litigated claims.
- Maintain accurate claim files and ensure regulatory and company policy compliance.
Requirements
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.
- Thorough knowledge of personal injury law, insurance policies, and claims handling procedures.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely.
- Proven negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume caseload effectively.
- Customer service experience.
