Claims Attorney or Claims Adjuster

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization dedicated to powering communities and ensuring operational excellence. This organization is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability, navigating complex challenges with strategic insight and robust legal support. Join a team dedicated to safeguarding their interests and contributing to their continued resilience.

Are you ready to make a significant impact by shaping litigation strategies and influencing critical outcomes? We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join a pivotal team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing a high-volume portfolio of litigation matters, directly safeguarding the company's interests and contributing to its overall operational resilience. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring effective representation, and making pivotal recommendations that directly influence case outcomes and financial exposures. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute directly to the stability and success of vital operations.

What You Will Do

• Independently manage a high-volume portfolio of 100+ litigation cases handled by outside counsel, ensuring meticulous oversight and strategic direction.
• Review case files, track updates, and maintain comprehensive records within the case management system, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with outside counsel, internal investigators, and key stakeholders to foster collaborative and efficient case progression.
• Contribute to the development of robust and effective litigation strategies, leveraging your expertise to guide favorable outcomes.
• Formulate and present well-reasoned recommendations on settlements, investigations, and reserve adjustments, directly impacting financial exposures.
• Review and analyze a variety of critical legal documents, including submitted bills, motions, and mediation statements, providing insightful feedback.
• Collaborate closely with the outside counsel management team to ensure cohesive and strategic case handling across all managed portfolios.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Outside Counsel Management, overseeing a significant litigation portfolio with demonstrated success.
• Expertise in Claims Evaluation & Case Valuation, including precise reserve setting, comprehensive exposure analysis, and informed settlement authority recommendations.
• Adept at Litigation Strategy Review, with the ability to critically analyze case strategy, review motions, and provide actionable feedback to outside counsel.
• Skilled in Settlement Negotiation & Resolution Management, including drafting settlement requests and making impactful recommendations on claim disposition.
• Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills for effective collaboration with attorneys, adjusters, investigators, and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Case Management Systems (e.g., Guidewire, Litify, Legal Files, ClaimCenter, or similar) for tracking, documenting, and managing high-volume litigation matters.
• Expertise in Microsoft Outlook for efficient communication and seamless case coordination.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel for case tracking, sophisticated reserve analysis, detailed reporting, and thorough settlement evaluations.
• Experience with Document Review & E-Billing Platforms for reviewing legal invoices, pleadings, motions, mediation statements, and comprehensive case documentation.
• Familiarity with Legal Research and Document Management Tools for reviewing case strategy, motions, and litigation submissions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Premises Liability and Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, providing a specialized understanding of relevant legal contexts.
• Background in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including adept mediation preparation and insightful statement review.
• Previous experience in Insurance Defense or Claims Adjusting, particularly with exposure to complex liability matters.
• Proficiency in Reserve Management and Financial Exposure Analysis across large claim portfolios, contributing to fiscal responsibility.
• A track record of Process Improvement and Reporting, with the ability to identify trends and implement enhancements to claims handling practices.