Claims Management and Coverage Counsel

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking an experienced Claims Management & Coverage Counsel to join their growing national team. This role involves providing sophisticated claims management, insurance coverage analysis, and strategic risk assessment across a broad range of specialty and professional liability lines.

This position offers the opportunity to manage complex claims and coverage matters independently from inception through resolution, working closely with clients, carriers, and outside counsel to develop effective litigation, settlement, and risk mitigation strategies. The role can be remote or hybrid and may be based in any state where the firm has an office.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a claims caseload from claim notification through resolution.
• Evaluate coverage, liability, and damages issues for complex professional liability, employment liability, real estate liability, miscellaneous liability, and Directors & Officers (D&O) matters.
• Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.
• Proactively monitor claims and develop handling and resolution strategies.
• Assign, coordinate, and manage outside counsel to achieve optimal resolutions.
• Prepare client reports including exposure analysis and reserve recommendations.
• Resolve claims through direct negotiations and participation in mediation.
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects.
• Regularly interface with clients, carriers, and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex insurance claims and evaluating coverage issues across professional and specialty liability lines.
• Strong preference for experience drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and coverage denial letters.
• Prior experience in private practice, insurance coverage, or claims counseling is preferred.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess and interpret insurance policies, identify potential legal risks, and offer strategic solutions to prevent disputes from escalating.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) matching program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
• Access to corporate discount programs and additional employee benefits.

Location

Remote or hybrid position based in any state where the firm has an office.

This employer is committed to a collegial work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.