Division or Field Office: Casualty Claims Division
Department of Position:Litigation/Examination Dept
Work from:Home (see Position Summary)
Salary Range:$88,693.00 - $141,678.00 *
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.
- This is a remote position that requires the ability to travel and service western, New York.
- The preferred candidate will reside in Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, or Steuben County in the State of New York or surrounding areas.
- The territory is subject to change based on business and service level needs.
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.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.
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
