Casualty Litigation Manager

Stillwater Insurance Group•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Stillwater Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Manager to lead and oversee complex insurance litigation matters across the organization. The role advises Claims Leadership and Legal and manages litigation strategy, outside counsel relationships, legal spend, and high-exposure claims from inception through resolution. The position balances risk management, operational efficiency, and favorable claim outcomes. The manager handles litigation involving serious bodily injury, property damage, coverage disputes, questionable liability, and other high-exposure matters. They oversee litigation strategy and case activities, evaluate liability and damages, and collaborate with claims leaders, legal colleagues, and outside counsel. The role also manages counsel selection and performance, provides strategic claims and legal support, and develops litigation management and risk-reduction practices. Stillwater is a national, mid-sized insurance carrier offering personal and commercial insurance products in all 50 states. The company describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and focused on recognizing and developing employees. The position is located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Requirements

Florida Resident Adjuster's License.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience within insurance claims, litigation management, corporate legal departments, or litigation law firms.
Experience managing complex, high-severity claim and litigation exposures across multiple states and jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of insurance coverage, defense litigation, and civil litigation procedures.
Proven ability to manage outside counsel and litigation budgets.
Exceptional analytical, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Certified Legal Manager (CLM), Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP), or similar professional designation.
Experience working within property and casualty insurance environments.
Knowledge of multi-state insurance regulations and litigation practices.

Responsibilities

Manage complex litigation involving serious bodily injury, property damage, coverage disputes, questionable liability, and other high-exposure matters.
Oversee litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure to develop well-supported settlement recommendations.
Collaborate with Claims Leadership, Legal, and outside counsel to ensure effective representation and cost control.
Review and approve litigation budgets, settlement authority requests, and trial strategies.
Document litigation evaluations, investigations, settlement decisions, and case strategies.
Select, monitor, and evaluate defense and coverage counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
Conduct litigation file audits and monitor counsel performance for compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
Develop and maintain outside counsel guidelines and billing practices.
Build and maintain a nationwide network of high-performing legal partners.
Guide adjusters and claims leaders on complex injury evaluations, medical causation issues, and negotiation strategies.
Review medical records, expert opinions, and legal documentation to assess claim value and litigation exposure.
Assist with policy interpretation, coverage analysis, and claim resolution strategies.
Identify litigation trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Develop and implement best practices for litigation management and legal spend oversight.
Analyze litigation outcomes and trends to identify risk mitigation opportunities.
Support training initiatives for claims professionals and leadership teams.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards.