Legal Staff Paralegal in Oak Brook, IL

In-House

Oak Brook, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Oak Brook, IL

Legal Staff

2-7 yrs required

No

Our community members enjoy collaborating with their colleagues and making an impact both inside and outside the office.

Salary Information:

- Associate Claims Examiner: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
- Claims Examiner: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Title:

- Claims Examiner or Associate Claims Examiner - Personal Lines Claims

Experience:

- 2+ years (Associate Claim Examiner) or 7+ years (Claim Examiner) of relevant experience handling general liability/casualty/excess matters

Job Type:

- Full-Time

Location:

- Oak Brook, IL

Team:

- Claims

Department:

- Claims

Company:

- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (United States Liability Insurance)

Job Description:

- The ideal claims team member will be an analytical and creative problem solver with the ability to hone in on key issues for coverage, liability and damage evaluation.
- Our claim examiners are assertive decision makers with a strong desire to persuade through negotiation and conflict management.
- The claims team offers ongoing challenges, providing new opportunities to learn and grow.
- The position involves interacting with underwriting, compliance, and actuarial teams to keep products healthy.
- The role includes confirming coverage, conducting thorough investigations, setting reserves, and managing files towards final disposition.
- Communication with policyholders, defense counsel, and underwriting is a key aspect of the job.
- Other duties may include special projects, continuing education, and travel for mediations and court hearings.

Essential Functions:

- Confirm coverage by reviewing first notice of loss and interpreting policy language.
- Conduct thorough investigations, secure relevant facts, and identify joint tortfeasors and witnesses.
- Set initial reserves and maintain them as the file develops.
- Manage files towards final disposition through effective diary, direction to defense counsel, and analysis and strategy for settlement or trial.
- Communicate effectively with policyholders, defense counsel, and underwriting.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

- Respond promptly to phone and email inquiries from both internal and external parties.
- Adhere to established claim service promises.
- Complete special projects as needed.
- Enroll in continuing education to maintain state licenses and support professional and personal development.
- Some travel required for mediations and court hearings.

Specific Skills:

- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Insightful analytical skills.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Technical knowledge of insurance coverage, negligence law, and claim evaluation.

Minimum Job Requirements:

- 2+ years (Associate Claim Examiner) or 7+ years (Claim Examiner) of relevant experience handling general liability/casualty/excess matters.
- Personal lines experience, multi-jurisdictional knowledge, advanced degrees and/or JD are a plus.

Company Culture:

- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. values diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to create a sense of belonging for all community members.
- Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, access to wellness programs, and opportunities to get involved with charitable organizations.
- Collaboration and impact are encouraged both inside and outside the office.

Salary Information:

- Associate Claims Examiner: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
- Claims Examiner: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

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- Essential Functions: Confirm Coverage, Conduct Thorough Investigations, Set Reserves, and Manage Files
- Other Duties: Respond Promptly, Adhere to Service Promises, Complete Special Projects, Enroll in Continuing Education
- Specific Skills: Communication, Analysis, Negotiation, Organization, Technical Knowledge
- Minimum Requirements: Relevant Experience, Personal Lines Knowledge, Advanced Degrees/JD
- Company Culture: Diversity, Benefits, Wellness, Community Involvement, Collaboration, Impact
- Salary Information: Competitive Salaries for Associate Claims Examiner and Claims Examiner Positions