Erie Insurance
Litigation Specialist
Erie Insurance, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Position SummaryExercises independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims.This is a full-time remote/work from home position, with preference that the successful candidate resides in Indiana.Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.Trains and mentors.Documents claim files.The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.Qualifications
Minimum Educational and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required, or;Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required; orHigh school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.Additional ExperienceStrong knowledge of claims handling required.Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.Designations and/or LicensesAssociate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA) designation preferred.Appropriate license as required by state.Valid driver's license and good driving record required.Physical Requirements
Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional ( Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional ( Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional ( Driving; Often (20-50%)Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional ( Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
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Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.Trains and mentors.Documents claim files.The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.Qualifications
Minimum Educational and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required, or;Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required; orHigh school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.Additional ExperienceStrong knowledge of claims handling required.Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.Designations and/or LicensesAssociate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA) designation preferred.Appropriate license as required by state.Valid driver's license and good driving record required.Physical Requirements
Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional ( Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional ( Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional ( Driving; Often (20-50%)Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional ( Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
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