Job Posting: Litigation SpecialistCompany: K2 Claims Services, LLC - A subsidiary of K2 Insurance Services
Location: Remote (with travel for meetings, training, mediations, or trials as necessary)
Position Type: Full-time
Reports To: Aaron Roberts and Damien Carlson
Pay Range: $95,000-$115,000 USD annuallyKey Responsibilities- Litigation Management: Manage first-party property lawsuits and litigated files from referral through resolution-selecting and directing defense counsel, establishing litigation plans and budgets, monitoring case strategy, and providing settlement authority.
- First-Party Dispute Handling: Manage primarily homeowner first-party property disputes in strict accordance with state-specific insurance regulations and K2 Claims' Best Practices.
- Appraisal Process: Respond to and manage appraisal demands, including appointing appraisers, participating in umpire selection, and resolving valuation and scope-of-damage disputes through the appraisal process.
- Dispute Resolution: Drive complex claims toward resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and appraisal, minimizing exposure and expense.
- Coverage Analysis: Analyze policy coverage and draft detailed reservation of rights and/or coverage declination letters.
- Investigation: Verify facts of loss by obtaining statements, analyzing documents, and evaluating damages.
- Complex & Large Loss Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and clients regarding claim status, recommended reserves, and strategic plans of action.
- Negotiation: Effectively negotiate settlements within assigned authority.
- Risk Transfer & Liability Evaluation: Where applicable, analyze liability exposure, evaluate risk transfer options, and determine insurance priority.
- Referrals: Identify and refer appropriate claims to subrogation or the Special Investigation Unit (SIU).
Qualifications- Experience: 5+ years handling first-party property claims, with demonstrated experience managing litigated files and disputed claims. Homeowner first-party property litigation experience is strongly preferred.
- Appraisal & ADR: Working knowledge of the appraisal process and appraisal demands, and familiarity with mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Complex Claims: Proven ability to manage complex, high-exposure claims and coordinate effectively with defense counsel.
- Liability & Risk Transfer (Preferred): Knowledge of liability claims and risk transfer principles is a strong plus.
- Industry Background: Previous experience in a TPA or insurance carrier environment handling diverse programs.
- Licensing: Ability to obtain and maintain all required state adjuster licenses. A California adjuster's license is preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a dedicated focus on customer service.
- Travel: Must be flexible for occasional business travel for training, mediations, and/or trials.
Why Join K2 Claims?- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
- Competitive base salary plus a bonus plan.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Generous paid time off, available starting in your first year.
- A collaborative team environment within a growing company.
Apply TodayIf you're ready to join a growing, fast-paced claims organization and make an immediate impact on our most contested files, we'd love to hear from you.
