Senior Litigation Specialist

AAA

. Take ownership of complex litigated first- and third-party auto and homeowners claims .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $89,865 - $119,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex litigated claims, including first- and third-party auto and homeowners claims, while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Proficient in negotiation strategies and capable of presenting sophisticated case recommendations to executive management.

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Litigated Claims ManagementInsurance Claims HandlingNegotiation Strategy DevelopmentStatutory And Regulatory ComplianceOral And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Claims AnalysisDiscovery Plan CreationIndependent Medical ExamsAccident ReconstructionBudget MonitoringSettlement AssessmentCivil Procedure StandardsBilingual CommunicationProficiency In Bill Review SoftwareSenior Casualty Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingEmployee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Bill Review Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Insurance Licensing

Industry Keywords

Auto InsuranceHomeowners InsuranceLitigationMediationSettlement Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of complex litigated first- and third-party auto and homeowners claims
Analyze claims by examining loss facts and applicable factors
Create discovery plans involving depositions, expert retention, Independent Medical Exams, and accident reconstruction
Contact and direct defense counsel
Provide resolution authority, including whether to settle or proceed to trial
Balance defense costs and indemnity exposure
Review liability, damages, coverage, and risk for independent settlement assessment
Collaborate with defense counsel on negotiation strategy
Represent the organization in phone or in-person mediations and settlement conferences
Authorize, approve, and monitor outside counsel budgets
Use bill review software to analyze defense expenses
Prepare and present litigated-case recommendations to local and executive management up to the IELT level
Secure authority at the highest levels for resolution
Support company culture through employee resource groups, mentoring, volunteering, and cross-functional projects
Translate enterprise strategy and priorities for team members
Travel as needed for enterprise, divisional, team, and other in-person meetings
Fulfill business needs, including investing extra time and helping other teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance or risk management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
High School diploma required
Proven experience handling insurance claims
Prior Senior Casualty experience strongly preferred
Ability to acquire proper licensing in the states where required
Bilingual a plus
Proficiency or ability to become proficient in handling minor, moderate, and sophisticated litigated claims
Extensive understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements
Ability to develop proficiency in standards of civil procedure
Ability to travel and work extended hours and weekends
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize and present sophisticated facts to executive management
Ability to work remotely anywhere in the United States except Hawaii and Alaska
Must have authorization to work indefinitely in the US
CSAA does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must not require immigration support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility for most roles
401(k) with a company match
Career growth and development opportunities
Flexible Workplace / remote-first culture
Home-Flex roles, working primarily from home
Flexibility to work from various locations including CSAA offices
Inclusive and welcoming workplace
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations
Company-wide annual discretionary bonus through the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), up to 12% of eligible pay