Litigation Counsel

Shelter Mutual Insurance Company•Columbia, MO

2d•$90,002 - $115,203

About The Position

A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it! Litigation Counsel $90,002 - $115,203 minimum starting pay Job Level: Manager Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. What You Will Be Doing: Manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states; direct Managers and Supervisors in claims handling, investigation, and communication on complex, high-exposure, and other critical field claims; Manage, supervise, hire, fire, monitor, and evaluate performance of outside attorneys; Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for assigned Shelter claims field units; Establish, train, and direct overall claims-handling protocol consistent with state law; Research law to explain impact on claims handling, claims procedures, other Shelter departments, and policy changes proposals; counsel other Shelter departments' personnel about various claims, coverage, and legal issues; direct and prepare appropriate training for schools, eLearning, and field employees. What We're Looking For: Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain ever-changing schedules, work well with others, and prioritize critical, important, and time-sensitive work. Ability to develop critical relationships with, and respect from, a diverse group including defense attorneys, adjusters, claimants and their attorneys, judges, and Shelter management and other departments. Law degree and professional mastery and thorough knowledge of litigation, claims-litigation precedents, legal decisions, insurance law, and policy terms. Trial or legal claims experience, and on the job training to learn insurance contracts, claims procedures and policies, jurisdictions and procedures of various courts, and to develop relationships with branches, area attorneys, and other departments. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as: Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k) Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays Vitality Wellness Program "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code Flexible Scheduling And much more! #IND1# If interested, please apply by: 04/09/2026

Requirements

Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain ever-changing schedules, work well with others, and prioritize critical, important, and time-sensitive work.
Ability to develop critical relationships with, and respect from, a diverse group including defense attorneys, adjusters, claimants and their attorneys, judges, and Shelter management and other departments.
Law degree and professional mastery and thorough knowledge of litigation, claims-litigation precedents, legal decisions, insurance law, and policy terms.
Trial or legal claims experience, and on the job training to learn insurance contracts, claims procedures and policies, jurisdictions and procedures of various courts, and to develop relationships with branches, area attorneys, and other departments.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states
Direct Managers and Supervisors in claims handling, investigation, and communication on complex, high-exposure, and other critical field claims
Manage, supervise, hire, fire, monitor, and evaluate performance of outside attorneys
Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for assigned Shelter claims field units
Establish, train, and direct overall claims-handling protocol consistent with state law
Research law to explain impact on claims handling, claims procedures, other Shelter departments, and policy changes proposals
Counsel other Shelter departments' personnel about various claims, coverage, and legal issues
Direct and prepare appropriate training for schools, eLearning, and field employees