Claims Litigation Specialist at Markel

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

44.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Claims Support, Litigation Support, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Operational Efficiency, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Organization Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Self-Starter, AI Proficiency

Industry

Insurance

Description

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Claims Paralegal Specialist (CPS) is a Claims department resource on Markel’s Associate General Counsel team. The CPS primarily acts as an internal resource and partner to Claims Examiners, providing claim assistance and litigation support. The ideal CPS must have a claims and/or litigation background and demonstrate effective communication skills. The CPS will develop and maintain relationships with internal claims department partners by assisting in various aspects of the claim investigation process, claims litigation and special projects. Above all, the CPS is responsible for ensuring that Claims Examiners access to quality in-house paralegal assistance, while exemplifying Markel’s culture of honesty, fairness, zealous pursuit of excellence and commitment to its customers, associates and community. Job Description: Partner with Markel Claims Examiners to provide first-in-class paralegal support for all aspects of claim investigation and litigation support Monitor trials and provide daily reporting to Claims leadership Coordination with outside counsel for litigation and trial preparation Perform jury verdict research Review and summarize documents, including contracts, pleadings, other legal documents and medical records Research court records and obtain documents from court docket systems Search and obtain corporate records Assist with special projects Education: Bachelor’s degree, required Paralegal certificate, required Insurance Adjuster License, preferred Work Experience: 4-6 years working as a paralegal in a law firm, insurance company or corporate legal department Skill Sets Focus on customer service and relationship-building to create and maintain strong partnerships with Markel Clams Comfortable and experienced working with AI Highly motivated self-starter Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at the same time Focus on operational efficiency and collaboration Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong desire for continuous improvement Strong organization and time management skills Comfortable working as part of a hybrid team Flexibility and attention to detail Willing to travel #LI-Hybrid US Work Authorization US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Pay information: The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The salary for the position is $32 - $44 with a 12% bonus potential. Who we are: Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better We enjoy the everyday | We think further What’s in it for you: In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life. All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave. Are you ready to play your part? Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Caution: Employment scams Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings. All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com. Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com. No agencies please.

Responsibilities

The Claims Litigation Specialist partners with Claims Examiners to provide paralegal support for claim investigations and litigation. They are responsible for monitoring trials, coordinating with outside counsel, and assisting with special projects.