Claims Attorney or Claims Adjuster

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading organization dedicated to powering communities and ensuring operational excellence. This forward-thinking company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability, navigating complex challenges with strategic insight and robust legal support. As part of this pivotal team, you will wield significant influence, directly shaping litigation strategies and impacting critical outcomes that safeguard the company's interests and contribute to its continued resilience and operational stability.

Are you a highly skilled and dynamic professional ready to make a profound impact? We are seeking a strategic expert to join a vital team where your contributions will directly protect the organization's financial health and operational integrity. You will be instrumental in managing a high-volume portfolio of litigation matters, steering complex legal landscapes, ensuring effective representation, and making pivotal recommendations that directly influence case outcomes and financial exposures. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise at the intersection of legal strategy and business resilience, playing a key role in the ongoing success of vital operations.

Impact You'll Make

• Independently champion and manage a high-volume portfolio of over 100 litigation cases handled by outside counsel, providing meticulous oversight and strategic direction.
• Ensure impeccable case progression by meticulously reviewing files, tracking updates, and maintaining comprehensive records within advanced case management systems.
• Drive collaborative and efficient outcomes through proactive and effective communication with outside counsel, internal investigators, and key business stakeholders.
• Leverage your expertise to contribute to the development of robust and effective litigation strategies, guiding cases towards favorable resolutions.
• Formulate and present well-reasoned, impactful recommendations on settlements, investigations, and reserve adjustments, directly influencing financial exposures and business decisions.
• Provide insightful analysis and feedback on a variety of critical legal documents, including submitted bills, motions, and mediation statements.
• Collaborate closely with the outside counsel management team to ensure cohesive and strategic handling across all managed portfolios, fostering a unified legal approach.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated success in Outside Counsel Management, overseeing a significant and high-volume litigation portfolio.
• Expertise in Claims Evaluation & Case Valuation, including precise reserve setting, comprehensive exposure analysis, and informed settlement authority recommendations.
• Adept at Litigation Strategy Review, with a proven ability to critically analyze case strategy, review motions, and provide actionable feedback to outside counsel.
• Skilled in Settlement Negotiation & Resolution Management, including drafting compelling settlement requests and making impactful recommendations on claim disposition.
• Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills, enabling 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.

Nice-to-Have 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.