Illinois Casualty Company · 2 hours ago
Litigation Counsel
Hybrid - Onsite and Work From Home, Rock Island, IL, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yrIllinois Casualty Company is a growing provider of insurance protection for the food and beverage industry, seeking a Litigation Counsel to oversee litigated claims. The role involves evaluating coverage and damages, managing outside counsel, and driving settlement negotiations.
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Responsibilities
Evaluating coverage, liability, and damages for files in litigation, performing legal research as necessary
Assigning, directing, and controlling outside counsel in the representation of the Company and its insureds
Establishing appropriate and timely claim reserves from information obtained through evaluation of assigned claim files; reviewing and updating reserves as needed until claims are concluded
Preparing and presenting cases in various meetings with management
Participating in settlement negotiations, including pre-trial conferences and mediation, requesting settlement authority as needed
Scrutinizing legal bills to ensure consistency with Company requirements
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited school
Licensure in any state with ability to gain In-House License for Illinois (as required by IL)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read, classify, analyze, interpret, and summarize complex and highly technical information, legal documents, and legal authorities
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proven organizational and time management skills
Team oriented with ability to work in collaboration with both legal and business partners
Ability to communicate and provide legal guidance to a diverse audience in a clear and concise manner
Intermediate level proficiency in on-line legal research sites Westlaw, Lexis, and/or other on-line legal research services
Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior, integrity, initiative, and resilience
Must be a licensed driver and maintain a valid driver's license in the state of residence
Preferred
Experience in law firm or corporate law environment preferred
Experience in statutory application and tort law defense preferred
Experience with property and casualty liability preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401k program
Profit Sharing Bonus Program
Retirement Plan
Company
Illinois Casualty Company
Illinois Casualty Company that specializes in offering crafted insurance products and services for the food and beverage industry.
Founded in 1950
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Arron Sutherland
President, Chief Executive Officer
Howard Beck
VP of Underwriting/Chief Underwriting Officer
Recent News
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2025-01-23
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