Litigation Counsel

Shelter Insurance Companies

. Manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $90,002 - $115,203 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing claims litigation activities and case strategy while ensuring compliance with state law. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively direct teams and train personnel in claims handling and legal issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claims Litigation ManagementLegal Claims ExperienceInsurance Law KnowledgeTraining DevelopmentDecision-Making Skills

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Hard Skills

LitigationClaims ProceduresLegal ResearchInsurance ContractsPolicy TermsTrial ExperienceClaims Handling ProtocolState Law CompliancePerformance EvaluationCase Strategy

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsRelationship BuildingDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree

Industry Keywords

Claims ManagementInsurance IndustryLegal IssuesDefense AttorneysAdjustersClaimantsJudgesShelter ManagementBranch ClaimsJurisdictions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and direct claims litigation activities and case strategy for designated Shelter states.
Direct Managers and Supervisors in claims handling, investigation, and communication on complex, high-exposure, and other critical branch claims.
Manage, supervise, hire, fire, monitor, and evaluate performance of outside attorneys.
Direct and train claims-handling activities as impacted by state law for assigned Shelter branches and units.
Establish, train, and direct overall claims-handling protocol consistent with state law.
Research law to explain its impact on claims handling, claims procedures, other Shelter departments, and policy change proposals.
Counsel other Shelter departments' personnel about claims, coverage, and legal issues.
Direct and prepare appropriate training for schools, eLearning, and branches.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain ever-changing schedules, work well with others, and prioritize critical, important, and time-sensitive work.
Ability to develop critical relationships with, and respect from, a diverse group including defense attorneys, adjusters, claimants and their attorneys, judges, and Shelter management and other departments.
Law degree and professional mastery and thorough knowledge of litigation, claims-litigation precedents, legal decisions, insurance law, and policy terms.
1-3 years trial or legal claims experience.
6-12 months on-the-job training to learn insurance contracts, claims procedures and policies, jurisdictions and procedures of various courts, and to develop relationships with branches, area attorneys, and other departments.
Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, NE, NV, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
Vitality Wellness Program
"Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
Flexible Scheduling
And much more!