Litigation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Utilize independent judgment and discretion in managing or directing litigated claims.

• Service claims and jurisdictions located in eastern Pennsylvania.

• Conduct investigations, assess coverage, liability, and formulate resolution strategies.

• Choose, engage, and work collaboratively with defense counsel for lawsuit management.

• Oversee litigation expenses and ensure compliance with ERIE's billing guidelines by defense counsel.

• Direct the use of Outside Counsel Guidelines by defense counsels to ensure compliance.

• Provide training and mentorship to team members.

• Maintain thorough documentation of claim files.

• Ensure regular and predictable attendance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with six years of experience in litigation claims or legal context, or equivalent experience, is required.

• An Associate degree or paralegal certification with eight years of experience in litigation claims or legal context, is required.

• A high school diploma or GED with ten years of experience in litigation claims or legal context, is required.

• Strong understanding of claims handling is necessary.

• Extensive knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage is required.

• Appropriate state-required licensing is necessary.

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

• Candidates located near ERIE's Allentown Branch or Philadelphia Claims Office are preferred.

• AIC or SCLA designation is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents; coverage begins on your first day of employment.

• Minimal contributions to medical and prescription premiums; Erie currently covers up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.

• Traditional pension plan where full-time employees are vested after five years of service.

• 401(k) plan with a contribution match of up to 4%.

• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave.

• Opportunities for career development, including tuition reimbursement for advanced education and industry certifications.

• Company-funded basic life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Orthodontic coverage available for both children and adults.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Coverage for fertility and infertility treatments.

• Well-being programs to support employee health.

• Paid volunteer hours dedicated to community service.

• Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable contributions each year.

• Potential availability of annual bonus payments.