Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance Group

. Exercise independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,693 - $141,678 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling litigation claims, including strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage. Capable of managing litigation expenses, collaborating with defense counsel, and ensuring compliance with billing guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation Claims ManagementTort Law KnowledgeInsurance Coverage ExpertiseDefense Counsel CollaborationAIC or SCLA Designation

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Hard Skills

Claims HandlingLitigation Strategy EvaluationInvestigation ConductingDocumenting Claim FilesBilling Guidelines Compliance

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentMentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificationAIC DesignationSCLA Designation

Industry Keywords

Outside Counsel GuidelinesLitigated ClaimsWestern New York ServiceDriving Record Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Exercise independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims
Conduct investigations and evaluate and make recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies
Select, engage, and collaborate with defense counsel in handling lawsuits
Manage litigation expenses and ensure defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines
Comply with and direct defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines
Train and mentor
Document claim files
Travel and service western New York
Follow other job-related instructions and perform additional duties as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required
Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required
High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required
Strong knowledge of claims handling required
Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required
Appropriate license as required by state
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Ability to travel and service western New York
Regular and predictable attendance required
Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, including driving often and computer use often
AIC or SCLA designation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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; Erie currently pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs
Traditional pension plan; full-time employees are vested after five years of service
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations
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 community service
Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year
Annual bonus payment may be available