Client Litigation Manager - General Liability | All States + Dedicated Client | Hybrid - Eden Prairie, MN

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?   

• Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.  

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.  

• Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.  

• Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.  

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.  

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ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.  

WORK LOCATIONS : Eden Prairie, MN Sedgwick office; Hybrid 2 days in office, 3 days work from home.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To address cases involving a legal inquiry or dispute when Premises, Tendering and Product liability cases are high value and/or may result in media exposure to the client; and to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Works closely with client(s); keeps client(s) informed of anticipated exposure.
• Handles public relations as it may relate to media interest in specific cases.
• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties. Concentrates on high exposure clams ($300,000+) and claims of a sensitive nature (i.e. potential media exposure).
• Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan; determines need for examination; gains client authorization.
• Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions.
• Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.
• Requests legal/private investigation; assigns to and coordinates with local counsel; monitors local counsel performance.
• Responds to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests.
• Identifies issues; formulates defense strategy.
• Establishes/adjusts accrued liability.
• Approves administrative expenses.
• Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process.
• Attends mediations or hearings as needed.
• Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. 

Experience: Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years of claims management experience and three (3) years of litigation claims management. Legal experience preferred.

TAKING CARE OF YOU  

• Flexible work schedule.  

• Referral incentive program.  

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.  

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE  
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.