Litigation Specialist

Position Summary

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims.

• The candidate will service claims and jurisdictions in eastern Pennsylvania.  
• Candidates in close proximity to ERIE's Allentown Branch or Philadelphia Claims Office are preferred.
  

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.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.

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.

Capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’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; or
• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.

Additional Experience 

• Strong knowledge of claims handling required.
• Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.

Designations and/or Licenses 

• Associate 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