We are working with a Company on a search for an experienced In-House Insurance Claims Counsel for their corporate legal department located in uptown Charlotte. The company is a group of property/casualty insurance companies writing a wide variety of commercial, personal, admitted and surplus lines insurance business nationwide with offices in Charlotte, Dallas and Puerto Rico.
This attorney position is within the Legal/Compliance Dept. and reports to General Counsel, and is dedicated exclusively to their claims function. This position provides a wide range of legal support to the company's claim department and claims function overall, including: working in close coordination with company claim professionals and external claims administrators; oversight and management of all claims litigation; oversight and management of external claims counsel (defense and coverage); analyze and report on claims litigation data and trends; develop strategies and procedures to optimize claim litigation management; identify and manage emerging risks; and early intervention in special matters.
This position is full time, requires in-office presence, and is available immediately.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Mandatory past experience includes 5-10 years of experience: insurance claims (defense) litigation, either (a) in-house at an insurance company, (b) in-house at a third-party claims administrator, and/or (c) external law firm claims (defense) counsel to insurance companies.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing wide variety of legal services exclusively to the claims department;
Coordination and management of all claims litigation matters;
Oversight and management of external legal claims counsel (defense and coverage);
Participation in claims-focused working groups for special projects;
Work closely with external TPA firms and other company partners;
Gather, analyze and report aggregated data and information on claims litigation;
Develop and implement strategies for claims litigation optimization;
Identify and mitigate emerging risks;
Maintain appropriate files;
Perform legal research;
Interact with various company departments and colleagues;
Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
Meticulous attention to detail and quality; precision in drafting and clear communication;
Ability to uphold standards of complete discretion, confidentiality, ethics and fair/proper behavior;
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
J.D. degree and at least one active state bar admission, preferably Texas or North Carolina.
GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE
Competitive salary; annual performance bonus;
100% Company-paid health/dental/vision insurance premiums for immediate family