Sedgwick

Litigation Consultant

Sedgwick

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sun Prairie • Wisconsin • United States

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About the role

  • To address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution.
  • Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties.
  • Handles high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios.
  • Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan; determines need for examination; gains client authorization.
  • Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions.
  • Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.
  • Requests legal/private investigation; assigns to and coordinates with local counsel; monitors local counsel performance.
  • Responds to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests.
  • Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy.
  • Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves administrative expenses.
  • Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process.
  • Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed.
  • Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
  • Ten (10) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled
  • Technically skilled and familiar with legal pleadings, discovery et al
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
litigationclaims managementinsurance principleslegal pleadingsdiscoveryanalytical skillsinterpretive skillsnegotiation skills
Soft Skills
organizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeJuris Doctorate (JD)