Associate Bond Claims Litigation Representative

Tokio Marine HCC•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Tokio Marine HCC – Surety Group, a member of the Tokio Marine Group of Companies, has an opportunity for Associate Bond Claims Litigation Representative at our Los Angeles, CA branch office. Job Summary Under immediate supervision, handle claim matters in litigation for specified types of bonds. Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials when necessary with regular business travel required.

Requirements

Minimum 4 Year / bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
2 Years Relevant and progressive professional experience
Possess and have ability to apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
Advanced organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment
Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to claim litigation for specified types of bonds in designated territories from initial receipt to resolution.
Correspond and communicate with counsel, bond principals, claimants, and others regarding lawsuits, claims, and indemnity issues.
Maintain professional demeanor and discretion with clients.
Review legal documents, including legal pleadings, discovery, court notices and correspondence pertaining to the claim litigation.
Prepare and draft moderate correspondence to affected parties using mail, fax, or other electronic means.
Attend court hearings including mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
Maintain claim files - both physical and electronic.
Follow work plans, established timelines, and predefined goals for assigned work.
Meet commitments on deadlines.
Communicate activities, results, and observations with employees and management as appropriate.
Perform work thoroughly in a cost-efficient manner and at a high productivity level.
Comply with all corporate policies and procedures.
Report any breakdowns in controls to management.
Conduct all activities in a safe manner.