Claims Attorney (Municipal Entity)

Overview

This role involves handling litigated and non-litigated claims primarily under Auto and General Liability, with potential exposure to Law Enforcement, Public Officials, and Employment Practices liability policies in various jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret insurance coverage and collaborate with outside counsel to analyze and resolve claims within designated limits of authority.
• Investigate claims and analyze liability and damages exposure.
• Draft and issue coverage position letters.
• Develop resolution strategies for litigated and non-litigated claims.
• Determine probable loss exposure and establish reserves.
• Maintain claim files and documents in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• 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; review governmental immunities for each state where business is written; learn how the claims department operates through direct training and interactions; navigate claims systems and begin handling claims of limited complexity and exposure.
• First 60 to 90 days: Contact insureds, conduct independent investigations, and communicate the company’s coverage position; manage litigated and non-litigated claims; develop action plans for Reserving and Resolution opportunities; handle all aspects of a growing inventory while working more independently.
• Within ~180 days: Obtain all necessary adjusting licenses (or within a timeframe directed by management).
• Within 6 months: Work independently drafting coverage letters, completing authority requests when needed, and settling claims as appropriate within authority with limited management oversight.

What You Bring

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage (eligibility begins 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 a wellness program including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription
• Student loan matching program
• Employee discount program

Location & Employment Details

• Location: Remote / Hybrid (dependent upon proximity of office location)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Requisition Begin Date: 10/15/2026
• Requisition End Date: 12/15/2026 (posting may close earlier if filled or business needs change)

Background Check / Criminal History Disclaimer

• You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made.
• After a conditional offer and background check, if the company is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
• Employment consideration applies to qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, 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)), and applicable fair chance laws and ordinances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.