Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half is seeking an experienced claims professional, either a Claims Attorney or an Adjuster, to supervise and manage legal matters handled by outside counsel for the company. The cases involve a mix of premises liability and motor vehicle accidents, both involving liability and no liability disputes.
Position Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing Temp
Location: Hybrid (3 days on site in Union Square)
Pay Rate: $75/ hour
Responsibilities:
As a Claims Professional, you will:
- Manage 100+ litigation cases assigned to outside counsel independently.
- Review case files and maintain updated notes in the case management system.
- Diary case updates and communicate with outside counsel and internal investigators.
- Provide input on defensive case strategy and settlement recommendations.
- Prepare settlement requests and conduct case reviews to evaluate outcomes.
- Analyze and comment on motions and mediation statements submitted by outside counsel.
- Collaborate with the outside counsel management team to ensure case progress aligns with company objectives.
- Review and approve submitted legal bills and manage reserves for case valuations.
Experience Required:
- Must possess an active attorney license and be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Significant experience managing high volumes of general litigation cases independently.
- Comprehensive understanding of case strategy development and motion evaluations.
- Familiarity with litigation reserve setting, valuation of cases (including New York jurisdiction), and strategic settlement practices.
- Advanced proficiency in technology tools such as case management software, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.