Division or Field Office: Casualty Claims Division
Department of Position:Litigation/Examination Dept
Work from:Home in New York (see Position Summary)
Salary Range:$93,127.00 - $148,762.00 *
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 (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, 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.
Position SummaryExercises independent discretion and judgment in handling or directing litigated claims.
- The selected candidate will work remotely from home within a reasonable driving distance to the Capital Region or downstate New York area.
- Equipment needed to complete the necessary functions of the role to be provided.
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.
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
QualificationsMinimum 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.
Designations and/or Licenses - Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA) designation preferred.
- Appropriate license as required by state.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Physical Requirements- Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
- Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (
- Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (
- Driving; Often (20-50%)
- Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (
- Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
- Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
