Job Title: Complex Claims Analyst - Medical Malpractice Attorney

Type: Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Roslyn NY, Rochester, NY, Princeton, NJ

Salary: $123,000 - $165,000 (typically an Attorney who handled claims or a previous medical malpractice legal experience)

General Summary:

Responsible for direct management of claims handling including but not limited to coverage verification, investigation, reserving, negotiating, and litigation management, including trial monitoring and resolution of the department's largest and most complex claims.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Directly manage the most complex and high-exposure claims of the company
• Perform coverage verification, claim investigation, reserving, and disposition of significant claims.
• Manage all aspects of the claim including litigation management, trial monitoring, and reporting.
• Negotiate claim settlements directly or through attorneys within the approved settlement authority
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, model appropriate behavior provide informal support for colleagues.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase individual knowledge base and skills and teach as appropriate.
• Attend trials, and mediations when necessary
• Maintain regular and prompt communication with all external and internal business partners.
• Maintain a close working relationship with defense counsel in the management of Litigation including disposition strategy throughout the life of the claim.
• Ensure counsel is working within the prescribed budget and defense counsel guidelines.
• Participate in departmental projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Education & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree is required, and an attorney is preferred.
• Demonstrated direct claim handling experience; 7-10 years preferred.
• Medical professional liability claims management experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to professionally present to both a large audience and one-on-one.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.