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Litigation Consultant - General Liability - Saint Paul Minnesota
Company: Sedgwick Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Posted On: 04/25/2024
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It's an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It's having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you're someone who cares, there's a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work. Great Place to Work - Most Loved Workplace - Forbes Best-in-State Employer Litigation Consultant - General Liability PRIMARY PURPOSE : To address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes; to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES -
Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties. -
Handles high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios. -
Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan; determines need for examination; gains client authorization. -
Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions. -
Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees. -
Requests legal/private investigation; assigns to and coordinates with local counsel; monitors local counsel performance. -
Responds to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests. -
Identifies issues and formulates defense strategy. -
Establishes/adjusts accrued liability and approves administrative expenses. -
Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process. -
Attends and participates in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed. -
Works with partners to affect early return-to-work. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES -
Performs other duties as assigned. -
Supports the organization's quality program(s). QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred. Experience Ten (10) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Skills & Knowledge |
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