Litigation Consultant

Sedgwick

. Address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling high-end litigation cases, including serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios, while effectively developing strategies for resolution and managing claims. Proficient in legal analysis, client communication, and coordinating with legal counsel to ensure satisfactory outcomes.

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Litigation ManagementClaims ManagementLegal AnalysisStrategic Resolution DevelopmentClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Litigation HandlingClaims ManagementLegal ResearchCase Resolution StrategiesAccrued Liability AssessmentSubrogation ManagementMediation ParticipationTrial PreparationAction Plan DevelopmentLegal Documentation

Soft Skills

JudgmentProblem SolvingDiscretionStress ManagementMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Computer Keyboarding

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD)Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

High-End CasesSerious InjuriesComplex CoverageLegal InquiriesSettlement IdentificationClient AuthorizationLocal Counsel CoordinationAccrued LiabilityAdministrative ExpensesReturn-to-Work Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes
Develop strategies to bring cases to satisfactory resolution
Review and act on reports/forms; respond to inquiries; seek legal opinion and early resolution; communicate resolution to appropriate parties
Handle high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios
Respond to decisions, agreements, and/or court orders; create action plans; determine need for examination; gain client authorization
Identify cases for settlements/redemptions
Gather and document additional information and coordinate with client designees
Request legal/private investigation; assign to and coordinate with local counsel; monitor local counsel performance
Respond to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests
Identify issues and formulate defense strategies
Establish/adjust accrued liability and approve administrative expenses
Identify subrogation opportunities and manage the process
Attend and participate in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed
Work with partners to affect early return-to-work
Support the organization's quality programs
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred
Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
Ten (10) years of experience handling litigation including 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Clear and conceptual thinking ability
Excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion
Ability to handle work-related stress
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to meet deadlines
Computer keyboarding
Travel as required
Hearing, vision and talking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Referral incentive program
Career development and promotional growth opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, 401K on day one
401k matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits