Client Litigation Manager

Sedgwick • Eden Prairie, MN

7d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Client Litigation Manager at Sedgwick, a global industry leader. The position involves addressing high-value legal inquiries or disputes that may result in media exposure for the client. The primary goal is to develop strategies for satisfactory case resolution. The role offers the opportunity to deliver innovative customer-facing solutions, be part of a growing global company, leverage a broad network of experts, and access professional development and comprehensive benefits. Sedgwick is recognized as a great place to work, with awards from Newsweek and Fortune, and is certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Five (5) years of claims management experience.
• Three (3) years of litigation claims management.
• Computer keyboarding.
• Ability to handle work-related stress.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
• Legal experience preferred.
• Travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with client(s); keeps client(s) informed of anticipated exposure.
• Handles public relations as it may relate to media interest in specific cases.
• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties. Concentrates on high exposure claims ($300,000+) and claims of a sensitive nature (i.e. potential media exposure).
• 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; formulates defense strategy.
• Establishes/adjusts accrued liability.
• Approves administrative expenses.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process.
• Attends mediations or hearings as needed.
• Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral incentive program.
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
• Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED