Litigation Specialist Jobs

Division Or Field Office

Pittsburgh Branch Office

Department of Position: Claims Department

Work From

Home within territory Salary Range:

$74,622.00-$119,202.00*

salary range is for thislevel and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

• This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired.

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

Handles and/or directs the handling of litigation claims and settles claims within level of authority.

• The ideal candidate will have a Florida license or be willingto secure one in less than 3 months from date of hire.
• This is a remote, work from home position.
• The successfulcandidate mustreside in the Pittsburgh, Murrysville, Erie, or Harrisburg, PA footprint; ideally residing inAllegheny county or surrounding counties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in claims litigation audits.
• Conducts and/or assists in the training of all claims handlers.
• Handles assigned claims involving litigation and settles within authority. Reviews and evaluates claims to determine coverage and appropriate handling, exercising independent judgment and discretion in the decision-making process. Directs or conducts additional investigation. Refers to defense counsel or negotiates settlement of litigation claims when appropriate.
• Reviews assigned claims in consultation with the defense counsel and Claims Examiner when Home Office files are involved. Determines appropriate course of action to resolve claim.
• Attends arbitration, mediation, trial and other court functions as required. Assists defense counsel by evaluating witnesses and testimony to determine whether a claim should be brought to conclusion prior to verdict.
• Monitors utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines by defense counsel. Assists in managing litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines. Maintains "Recommended Attorneys" list and suggests changes or additions based on branch needs.
• Assists counsel in defense of suits. Assists with discovery, attends depositions, directs further investigation and performs related duties. Makes recommendations regarding litigation when appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities (cont'd if applicable)

The first threeduties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Competencies

Job-Specific Knowledge

Values Diversity

Nimble Learning

Self-Development

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Cultivates Innovation

Instills Trust

Optimizes Work Processes

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, required. Six to eight years of prior claims handling experience, including litigation activities, or equivalent, required. Associate in Claims (AIC) or SCLA designation preferred. Appropriate license as required by state. Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (

Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (

Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (

Driving; Often (20-50%)

Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (

Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)

Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh