Claims Attorney (Municipal Entity)

Overview

Claims Attorney (Municipal Entities)

This position is Remote / Hybrid, dependent upon proximity to an office location. Employment is full-time.

Requisition Begin Date: 10/15/2026
Requisition End Date: 12/15/2026 (Posting may close earlier if filled or business needs change.)

Responsibilities

• Interpret coverage and collaborate with outside counsel to analyze and resolve claims within designated limits of authority.
• Investigate claims, analyze liability and damages exposure, and develop strategies for resolution of both litigated and non-litigated matters.
• Draft and issue coverage position letters.
• Determine probable loss exposure and establish reserves.
• Maintain claim files and documents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Work with limited supervision from the desk and report to a senior member of the Casualty and Litigation management team.

Performance Objectives

• First 30 days: Review Auto and General Liability, Law Enforcement, Public Officials, and Employment Practices liability policies, and review governmental immunities for each state where business is written. Learn how the claims department operates through training and interactions with claims staff, underwriters, and brokers. Begin handling claims of limited complexity and exposure.
• First 60 to 90 days: Build confidence in communicating with insureds, performing independent investigations, and conveying the company’s coverage position. Manage litigated and non-litigated claims and develop action plans for reserving and resolution opportunities. Handle all aspects of a growing inventory of claims with increasing independence.
• Approximately 180 days: Obtain all necessary adjusting licenses (or within timeframe directed by management).
• Within 6 months: Work independently by drafting coverage letters, completing authority requests when needed, and settling claims within authority with limited management oversight.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant legal experience
• Two-plus (2+) years of relevant claims handling preferred
• Active Adjuster’s License (or commitment to obtain within six months)
• Intermediate proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage (eligibility beginning on your first day of employment)
• Basic life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• 20 days of PTO and two floating holidays (prorated)
• Approximately 11 paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Paid parental leave
• Access to wellness programming, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription
• Student loan matching program
• Employee discount program

Equal Opportunity / Background Check Disclaimer

• Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• There is no requirement to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After a conditional offer and background check, if the employer is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will have the chance to explain the circumstances or challenge the accuracy of the background report. The employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including restrictions under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (18 USC 1033(e)), as well as certain state and local fair chance laws.