Description:
An Insurance Rating Organization is a leader in the nonstandard automobile insurance industry. We are a growing midsized, profitable company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas soon. We are looking for a dedicated attorney to contribute their skills in a fast paced and developing organization. AFIC is a financially strong "A+" Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best. This position is located in Mt Prospect – a northwest suburb of Chicago.Responsibilities:
- Review first and third party pre litigation and litigation automobile claims for coverage and settlement
- Negotiate favorable resolutions with law firms and individuals, respond to demand letters, and generate evaluations on assigned cases
- Research and analyze case-specific legal issues and documentation such as insurance policies, lien language, settlement releases, laws, regulations, etc.
- Collaborate with internal clients, departments, and outside counsel on assigned matters to protect and mitigate risk to the Company
- Contribute to the development of internal policies, guidelines, toolkits, and job-aids to mitigate risk
- Work in partnership with managers and supervisors within the Claim Department
- Maintain an effective and organized operation
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Potential for increasing responsibility into a management role
- Minimum 2 years work experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience negotiating either professionally or personally
- Proficiency with technology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A responsible, conscientious nature and the ability to fast track claims
- Ability to learn and develop an expertise in insurance coverages and policy contracts
- Good problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to detail and excellent quality of work
