Director of Litigation, Counsel

Company: W.R. Berkley Corporation
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Company Details

In workers compensation, Responsiveness Matters. With over 30 years of expertise and 100% focus on workers compensation, Key Risk works with employers to create solutions specific to their needs. With an innovative approach to workers compensation, we create value through the relationships we develop, businesses we support and people we protect.

Employers who partner with Key Risk are provided dedicated risk management expertise and automatic access to workplace safety resources. In the event of an injury, our claims management approach provides employers with efficient claim handling, jurisdictional expertise and industry-leading results.

Our mission is to deliver innovative and responsive workers compensation solutions that provide our clients the freedom to do what they do best.

The Key Risk difference is Our Team. Our associates are our greatest resource and define who and what we are, as well as what we can become. We attract, select and retain people who are experts in their field. We promote the growth and success of each associate through an ongoing commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and education.

Responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of all arising workers compensation case law, rules and regulations for our core jurisdictions
• Inform claims organization of case law which impact claims handling or has educational value. Provide synopsis, the case link and how it affects claims department policy and procedures.
• Review claims to ensure appropriate referrals to approved defense counsel.
• Schedule and attend stewardship meetings with defense counsel.
• Manage Defense Council and conduct litigation reviews
• Maintain Defense Counsel Guidelines.
• Assist in the development of a counsel referral method that promotes effective outcomes and minimizes or controls litigation costs.
• Maintain legal contracts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with claims staff, supervisors, providers, and other departments of Key Risk.
• Develop training materials for litigations specialists and claim professionals

Qualifications

• Possess a Juris Doctor and a four-year college degree.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience adjudicating workers compensation claims.
• Possess ability to seek, learn, retain and accurately apply knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act and Rules and Regulations in jurisdictions assigned.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications.
• Possesses analytical, critical thinking, and strategic problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to perform detailed work and formulate processes to achieve the desired result.
• Exhibit well developed interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of self-motivation and require minimal management direction.
• Demonstrate the use of tact and discretion in all communications and provide a positive contribution to the morale of the department.

Responsibilities Principle Responsibilities - Keep abreast of all arising workers compensation case law, rules and regulations for our core jurisdictions - Inform claims organization of case law which impact claims handling or has educational value. Provide synopsis, the case link and how it affects claims department policy and procedures. - Review claims to ensure appropriate referrals to approved defense counsel. - Schedule and attend stewardship meetings with defense counsel. - Manage Defense Council and conduct litigation reviews - Maintain Defense Counsel Guidelines. - Assist in the development of a counsel referral method that promotes effective outcomes and minimizes or controls litigation costs. - Maintain legal contracts. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with claims staff, supervisors, providers, and other departments of Key Risk. - Develop training materials for litigations specialists and claim professionals

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