Description

Robert Half Legal is partnering with an insurance company located in downtown Chicago who is seeking to hire a Claims Attorney with at least 2-4+ years of experience to join their in-house team. This specialty insurance company handles complex environmental, asbestos, and other latent type insurance claims. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating activities involving these claims, including resolution of coverage issues and establishment of adequate reserves. See further responsibilities below. Salary for the role is paying between $100-120K plus a 5% bonus and full benefits including generous PTO while working on a 40-hour work week. This position will start working fully in-office and begin transitioning to a hybrid schedule after 6-months. If you're looking to take your career in-house and get away from billable requirements, then this is the opportunity for you!

Attorney/Account Manager Responsibilities:

Analyzing, investigating, and evaluating new loss notices and claim tenders

Collaborating with policy search teams to find copies of alleged coverage where appropriate

Analyzing and positioning claim under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess coverage swiftly

Coordinating the retention of defense counsel with internal/external stakeholders

Establishing defense strategy with insured, defense counsel, and/or other participating insurance carriers

Managing the case resolution process and actively participating in mediations as needed

Working with the reinsurance department to provide notice of new accounts, updates on existing accounts, and responding to specific reinsurer inquiries

Collaborating with in-house Legal/management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including formation and implementation of resolution strategy, settlement valuation, and obtaining settlement authority

Coordinating timely processing of payments including verifying proper allocation of such payments across appropriate policies

Managing ALAE through strategic handling and bill review/payment processing in coordination with the billing unit.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com

Requirements

Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and must be admitted to the state bar

2-4+ years of experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department

Prior experience handling complex environmental, asbestos, liability, and/or insurance claims

Strong research and report writing skills are necessary

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com

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