Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance • Town of Guilderland, NY

2d • $93,127 - $148,762 • Remote

About The Position

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims. The selected candidate will work remotely from home within a reasonable driving distance to the Capital Region or downstate New York area. Equipment needed to complete the necessary functions of the role to be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required, or;
• Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required; or
• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.
• Strong knowledge of claims handling required.
• Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA) designation preferred.
• Appropriate license as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level