Senior Litigation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +40 more states.

📋 Description

• Assume responsibility for intricate litigated first- and third-party auto and homeowners claims.

• Evaluate claims by scrutinizing loss details and relevant factors.

• Develop discovery plans that include depositions, expert retention, Independent Medical Exams, and accident reconstruction.

• Liaise with and oversee defense counsel.

• Provide authority for resolutions, including the decision to settle or go to trial.

• Balance defense costs against indemnity exposure.

• Assess liability, damages, coverage, and risk for independent settlement evaluations.

• Collaborate with defense counsel to devise negotiation strategies.

• Represent the organization during phone or face-to-face mediations and settlement conferences.

• Authorize, approve, and oversee budgets for outside counsel.

• Utilize bill review software to evaluate defense expenses.

• Prepare and deliver recommendations on litigated cases to local and executive management up to the IELT level.

• Secure authorization at the highest levels for resolutions.

• Promote company culture by engaging in employee resource groups, mentoring, volunteering, and cross-functional projects.

• Communicate enterprise strategy and priorities to team members.

• Travel as necessary for enterprise, divisional, team, and other in-person meetings.

• Meet business needs by dedicating additional time and assisting other teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, risk management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• High School diploma is mandatory.

• Demonstrated experience in managing insurance claims.

• Previous Senior Casualty experience is highly preferred.

• Capability to obtain necessary licensing in required states.

• Bilingual skills are an advantage.

• Proficient or capable of becoming proficient in handling minor, moderate, and complex litigated claims.

• Comprehensive understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to become adept in civil procedure standards.

• Willingness to travel and work extended hours, including weekends.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Competence in organizing and presenting complex facts to executive management.

• Ability to work remotely from anywhere in the United States, excluding Hawaii and Alaska.

• Must have authorization to work in the US indefinitely.

• CSAA does not offer visa sponsorship; applicants must not require immigration support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility for most positions.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Flexible workplace with a remote-first culture.

• Home-Flex roles, primarily working from home.

• Flexibility to operate from various locations, including CSAA offices.

• An inclusive and welcoming work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.

• Company-wide annual discretionary bonus through the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), up to 12% of eligible pay.