POSITION SUMMARY

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

• This is a remote position in Indiana.
• The ideal candidate can live anywhere in the state of Indiana.
• Must be willing to travel frequently to attend legal events.

CAPABILITIES

Job-Specific Knowledge
Values Diversity
Nimble Learning
Self-Development
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Cultivates Innovation
Instills Trust
Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, or equivalent, required, or;
• Associate degree or paralegal certification and eight years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required; or
• High school diploma or GED and ten years of experience handling litigation claims or legal experience, required.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Strong knowledge of claims handling required.
• Strong knowledge of tort law and insurance coverage required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
Driving; Often (20-50%)
Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
Nearest Major Market: Indianapoli

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE’s billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels’ utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.
  The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
  This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

• This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment