Claims Management and Coverage Counsel

The role

Manage a growing claims caseload from notification through resolution. Evaluate coverage and liability for professional, employment, real estate, miscellaneous liability and D&O matters, working with clients, carriers and outside counsel.

What you will do

• Independently manage a claims caseload, from claim notification through resolution.
• Evaluate coverage, liability and damages issues for complex professional liability, employment liability, real estate liability, miscellaneous liability and D&O matters.
• Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.
• Proactively monitor claims, and prepare and develop handling and resolution strategies.
• Assign, coordinate, and manage outside counsel to obtain optimal resolutions.
• Prepare reports for clients with exposure analysis and reserve recommendations.
• Resolve claims through direct negotiations and participation in mediation.
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects.
• Regularly interface with clients, carriers and outside counsel.

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.
• Experience handling complex insurance claims and evaluating coverage issues across professional and specialty liability lines.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess and interpret insurance policies, identify legal risks, and offer strategic solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and coverage denial letters.
• Prior experience in private practice, insurance coverage, or claims counseling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Mentorship and professional development.

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for all new hires.

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is ranked among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.