Professional Liability Specialist

The Jonus Group•Glendale, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Specialist with a focus on Professional Liability to join a growing team. This role involves managing complex claims, including hospital and physician medical professional liability cases, with an emphasis on litigation management and coverage analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in professional and general liability claims, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate high-stakes situations with confidence and professionalism.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; BA/BS degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience handling professional, general, and employment practices liability claims, with specific expertise in hospital and physician medical professional liability cases.
AIC or similar insurance education required.
CPHRM or similar risk management education required or must be completed within 18 months of hire.
In-depth knowledge of medical practices, hospital policies, legal principles, and healthcare-related statutes and case law.
Strong litigation management and coverage analysis skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with birth injury claims and litigation strongly preferred.
Experience with Directors and Officers (D&O) and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage professional, general, and employment practices liability claims, with a focus on hospital and physician medical professional liability cases.
Handle complex litigation, including birth injury claims, and provide expert coverage analysis.
Collaborate with legal teams, insured parties, and other stakeholders to ensure effective resolution of claims.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of medical practices, hospital policies, legal principles, and healthcare-related statutes and case law.
Ensure compliance with professional and general liability insurance policies and coverage contracts.
Provide exceptional communication and negotiation support to navigate challenging, high-stakes situations.
Utilize strong organizational and analytical skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and escalate issues when necessary.
Work effectively in a hybrid work environment, leveraging technology and software tools, including Microsoft Office products.