Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Scottsdale, AZ

In-House

Scottsdale, AZ

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Scottsdale, AZ

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Bond Representative

Job Responsibilities:
- Communicate with principals, obligees, claimants, underwriters, and others to investigate, analyze, and reach well-documented conclusions regarding company surety products, fulfilling company’s obligations as appropriate. Frequent interaction with opposing legal counsel is anticipated.
- Review various claim-related documents, including proofs of loss and supporting/competing documentation.
- Investigate, analyze, and document a variety of commercial and contract claims of varying complexity, including creating, sending, and filing all required forms and necessary letters, documents, spreadsheets, and management reports.
- Conduct extensive reviews of contracts, related contract documents, bond forms, and case law as required by any given claim or project.
- Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements related to company surety products.
- Collaborate with team members on claim files and other projects.
- Assist with assigned projects, which may include document creation, internet research, file maintenance, and special projects.
- Identify and pursue salvage opportunities.
- Select and amend form documents as needed to meet company’s bond obligations.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) is required.
- 1-3 years of experience in surety claims or equivalent experience in litigation matters within a legal environment preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills working within a dedicated, supportive team.
- Strong focus on delivering outstanding customer service.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize competing requirements successfully.
- Ability to build successful business relationships with brokers, accounts, and members of the home office and field organization.

Additional Information:
- Licensing Requirements: Within 6 months of hire, you must obtain and maintain an Adjuster’s license for either Florida, Texas, or Washington and possibly other jurisdictions to handle insurance claims throughout the United States.
- Travel with this position would rarely exceed 10-15%, depending upon business needs.
- This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

Salary Information:
- The annualized base pay range for this role is $71,600 - $107,400. The actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of company’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age.