Description:

Position Summary:
An IT Services and It Consulting Company plays a leading role in the global logistics market with unique logistics services. With its innovative IT technology, SDS developed the integrated logistics solution called “Cello” in 2010, started its logistics business in 2012 and expanded its logistics business with Business Process Outsourcing.

As Korea's no.1 IT service provider, An IT Services and It Consulting Company has completed a number of SCM/logistics consulting and system development projects for the last 30 years. Based on the extensive experience and expertise it built over the years, An IT Services and It Consulting Company started to provide tech-based logistics services in 2012 and has now grown into a global top-level third-party logistics company.

As a Logistics Claims Attorney, you identify significant legal issues and you are a source of technical/practical legal advice. You demonstrate a depth of knowledge and skills in relevant legal areas for urgent matters for our internal clients as well as for legal projects within An IT Services and It Consulting Company. You influence the business to promote good legal practices and explain difficult issues clearly and work with others to establish consensus. You provide legal advice for a resolution of logistics claims, including those arising out of warehouse operations and transportation, develop and maintain SOPs for claims processes, and help file claims with relevant insurance carriers. This requires understanding of the logistics and supply chain, ability to establish priorities and take actions, reporting and analyses, and collaborating with other business stakeholders within and outside the organization.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate the full range of legal documents relating to various claims
Internal communication with relevant stakeholders and external communication with insurance broker, carriers, third-party administrators, legal counsel etc.
Act as the internal subject matter expert to provide interpretation and explanation of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procerus related to claims
Analyze collected data to determine claim validity and coverage and/or liability
Provide legal advice to internal clients for the resolution of claims and complaints
Identify legislative and regulatory changes and recommend appropriate action
Develop and distribute key reports and analyses, including claim reports and ad hoc reports for management
Promote legal compliance and best practices across the business
Deliver training and training materials to the business on key legal areas
Work within company guidelines to review, analyze, and negotiate contractual agreements with customers, shippers, consignees, or carriers
Escalate and coordinate with External Claims Adjusters (e.g., cargo/freight forwarders insurance carriers, etc.) in order to resolve claims issues
Assist in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for logistics processes and claims
Develop, prepare, and implement claims litigation strategy, including affecting settlements and insurance coverage limits
Work toward the resolution of claims files and attend arbitrations, mediations, or trials as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Requirements/Qualifications:

Active member of Texas or California bar license in good standing
At least 6 years' relevant legal working experience, particularly in trucks/trailers, cargo/freight damages, property damages, maritime claims, disputes, and insurance
Able to produce reports to support findings and analyses
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner
Be able to multitask and collaborate across different time zones, and have a high sense of urgency
Self-motivated individual, assertive attitude, excel in a team-based environment yet able to work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based applications, claims platform
Strong customer service, people skills