Sedgwick · 2 months ago
In-House Counsel | Litigation Management | Hybrid
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expSedgwick is a global industry leader committed to providing meaningful support to individuals facing unexpected challenges. The In-House Counsel will oversee the pool's liability program, manage litigation processes, and collaborate with outside counsel to develop strategic legal plans for public entities in Northern California.
BankingInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Acts as the pool client representative
Analyzes inquiries and provides guidance related to memorandums of coverage, risk transfer, the litigation process, case strategy, and additional covered parties’ issues
Reviews member contracts submitted to pool administration, prepares presentations on claims and issues of interest for meetings and/or strategic planning
Attends member meetings and introductions, addresses concerns involving members, third-party administrator (TPA) or case development
Provides training materials and presentations for members and trainings, and coordinates with pool administrator on cases, claims, and messaging
Oversees the pool’s liability program
Represents the pool in liability matters by participating in litigation proceedings as the representative of the pool; attends mock trials, focus groups, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
Prepares claim processing instructions for use by TPA, prepares and revises policies as necessary, conducts quarterly file reviews with TPA, and provides feedback to TPA on claim handling concerns
Reviews TPA recommendations on government claim actions, provides direction and recommendations on government claim responses; monitors TPA for compliance with TPA’s contractual obligations, and annual memorandum of coverage (MOC) review
Reviews monthly financial and/or litigation reports from TPA, conducts annual review of defense panel, updates defense panel, communicates with admin team regarding various litigation management/MOC/member issues; responds to audits
Attends meetings of the pool’s committees related to claims matters, litigation and MOC, attends meetings of the pool’s board of directors, and attends meetings of the pool’s committees related to claims, oversight, or governance
Ensures application of management principles to the litigation process and the use of outside counsel
Responsible for the early assignment of defense counsel (DC) to high-exposure incidents upon notification and notification to board and pool administration of potential high-exposure losses; coordinates with member, TPA, reinsurers, excess carriers, and defense counsel on strategy and experts
Reviews information to evaluate cases, including police and investigation reports; receives and reviews incoming Defense Counsel status reports; communicates with defense counsel and prepares communications regarding further strategy
Receives and reviews pleadings/discovery; researches and reviews available tools for valuation, recommends consultants, assess alternative dispute resolution options, determines desired course of action for case disposition
Manages the pool’s litigation and legal claims via prelitigation management and the management of litigated matters
Performs preliminary review of new matters for coverage and coordination with coverage or board counsel
Reviews litigation budget and initial reserves
Presentation and discussion of case-specific information to the pool’s applicable committee or board for informational purposes, or to obtain settlement authority or approval; provide strategic direction and decision-making at trial when required; monitor trials and provide feedback and recommendations to trial counsel
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited college or university required
Current license(s) to practice law in the pool's jurisdiction or jurisdiction(s)
Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Knowledge of the litigation and trial process in the pool's jurisdiction
Working knowledge of discovery process, evidentiary rules, and civil procedure
Sufficient knowledge to assess the performance of counsel at trial
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k and matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Sedgwick
Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
Altas PartnersLa Caisse
2024-09-12Private Equity· $1B
2018-12-01Private Equity
2018-09-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Arbour
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Kalani Reelitz
Global Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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