Claims Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as internal Claims Counsel within the organization’s claims function. The position supports the claims team by applying legal expertise to complex insurance and litigation matters, including multi-state tort and insurance coverage issues.

You will report to a Managing Attorney who reports to the Chief Claims Officer.

Responsibilities

• Apply experienced legal insight to private passenger automobiles, contract interpretation, multi-state tort law, civil procedure, and litigation matters.
• Research, draft, and communicate insurance coverage opinions.
• Interface with claims management, corporate legal, and regulatory professionals on a variety of claims-related matters.
• Support claims management with research and analysis of multi-state tort and insurance coverage laws to establish operational policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Present in-person training sessions to adjuster teams and/or management on a variety of legal topics.
• Draft form letters and releases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) with an active license to practice law.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• First-chair (jury trial) insurance defense litigation experience.
• Technical understanding of property/casualty insurance principles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills.
• Comfort with risk analysis, flexibility, and concise decision-making.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships in a fast-moving environment focused on execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 - $155,000
• STI & LTI eligible

Location

Work can be performed in whatever location works best across the US. Headquarters will be in Columbus.