Seeking Litigation Manager to manage medical professional (high concentration of long-term care) and general liability claims of moderate to high severity in compliance with company standards and industry best practices to ensure service excellence. Must be located in Michigan.
Base Compensation Range
$155,000-$165,000
Position’s Functions and Responsibilities:
Must have professional liability claim handling experience
Medical Malpractice experience preferred
Review and analyze policy coverage, including drafting of coverage denials and reservation of rights letters
Establish timely and accurate expense and indemnity reserves
Investigate and evaluate liability and damages
Conduct witness interviews, inclusive of on-site visits
Identify, obtain, and analyze documentation including, but not limited to, medical records, medical bills, contracts, photos, state health surveys
Retain experts as indicated
Determine and opine evaluations of liability, damages, settlement values, verdict ranges and percent chance to win
Coordinate and manage litigation
Manage defense counsel
Develop and implement a litigation plan of action
Establish and maintain litigation budget
Review, analyze and process vendor invoices
Prepare comprehensive reports
Claims Committee/Client presentations
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
J.D. preferred
Medical Malpractice or Professional liability claims handling experience, or related field experience
Claims Adjuster license preferred
Skills and Knowledge
Strong knowledge of the legal environment and litigation process
Knowledge of insurance industry compliance requirements
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrate ownership attitude and client-centric response to all tasks
Organizational and time management skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & Outlook)
Work Environment
Home office (work from home)
Travel as required to conduct on-site investigations and attend mediations, arbitrations, trials and client meetings
Professional appearance and demeanor
Must be located in Michigan.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this full-time position is $155,000 to $165,000 plus bonus potential and benefits including generous PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, and a retirement savings account with company match/contribution.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work from home