Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance • Bethlehem, PA

6d • $88,693 - $141,678 • Remote

About The Position

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims. The candidate will service claims and jurisdictions in eastern Pennsylvania. Candidates in close proximity to ERIE's Allentown Branch or Philadelphia Claims Office are preferred.

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.
• Appropriate license as required by state.
• 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.

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.
• Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
• 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.
• 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.
• Dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

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