Lead Desk Adjuster

Company: American Family Insurance
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Oversees complex litigation in the eastern half of the United States through supervision of outside counsel. Proactively manages cases to drive favorable results for the insured and/or the company. Actively participates in ADR processes and manages all facets of a lawsuit from inception to conclusion. All file types are managed and all venues within the eastern United States.Position Compensation Range:$84,000.00 - $139,000.00Pay Rate Type:SalaryCompensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.Primary AccountabilitiesOversees complex litigation in the eastern half of the United States through supervision of outside counsel. Proactively manages cases to drive favorable results for the insured and/or the company. Actively participates in ADR processes and manages all facets of a lawsuit from inception to conclusion. All file types are managed and all venues within the eastern United States.Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements*Demonstrated ability to oversee complex litigation involving outside counsel defending complex high-risk lawsuits in state and federal courts.*Demonstrated experience in ADR proceedings, including mediations, arbitrations and other ADR as appropriate by venue.*Ability to adapt and learn case management software and utilize online resources to locate case information depending on jurisdiction.*Successfully applied knowledge of each phase of the litigation process.Licenses*Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.Travel Requirements*Up to 10%.*Catastrophe travel up to 75% as applicable.Physical Requirements*Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Working Conditions*Not applicable.This position works within a combined team of adjusters and attorneys, responsible for the management and oversight of outside counsel on litigated, complex files. Candidate will ensure that counsel's performance aligns with legal strategies and that counsel delivers high-quality legal representation. Ideal candidate will have significant experience managing external counsel, making presentations to diverse audiences, and preparing concise, written reports.We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.#LI-SW2

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