Litigation Specialist

The Claims Litigation Specialist will oversee and monitor all claims that are in the litigation status while providing directions to the TPA claim staff and Defense Counsel based on prudent claim and legal principles. Reporting to the Liability Claims Supervisor, you will review and monitor open litigation cases for the purposes of diary, reserves, subrogation, Pre-Trial, and Trial dates.

To be successful in this role, you need to have high level attention to detail and problem-solving skills, superior time management skills with capability of working with and meeting deadlines, and superb communication skills, both verbal and written, conducted in a timely manner. You must have a bachelor’s degree and at least four (4) years of legal claims adjusting experience. Additionally, you will need to possess a high level of technical expertise and knowledge of Maryland tort law, Maryland Pattern Jury Instructions, and claims practices and principles. This role is a full-time, onsite position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities and Duties
• Assess insurance claims to determine their validity and potential legal implications
• Analyze claim files and make sound legal judgments regarding the investigation, denial, or settlement of litigated claims
• Provide litigation directions at the approval of the MTA Claims Management
• Ensure the claim files are thoroughly investigated and settled cost-effectively on complex cases
• Possess strong negotiation skills to assure the optimum outcome for the claims settlement process, especially with respect to serious financial exposure
• Exhibit proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all legal counsel and claims personnel
• Establish goals to reduce litigation expenses while decreasing the interlude between receipt and settlement of claims related to suit papers
• Forward documentation to MTA Defense Counsel
• Effectively conduct monthly reporting of suit assignments
• Efficiently conduct an audit of a minimum of four files in litigation assigned during the previous month to confirm directives and suit papers were completed in a timely manner, recorded statements were transcribed and forwarded to Defense Counsel, additional official reports obtained were forwarded to Defense Counsel, Pre-Trial and Trial dates were added to the claim system, and confirm the directives provided by the MTA were completed • Exhibit company values of We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We are Connected, and We Succeed Together
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications
Required
• Four (4) years of legal and claims experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of Maryland statutory and case law with respect to tort, property and casualty, general liability, and subrogation claims
• Experience with an emphasis on general liability, auto liability, and bodily injury claims
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
• Four (4) year Paralegal degree
• CPCU, AIC, CLA designation(s)
• Four (4) years of legal and claims experience with an emphasis on mass transit liability

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proactive, independent, and takes initiative with consistent follow through
• Superb communication skills, verbal and written, conducted in a timely manner
• Superior time management skills with capability of working with and meeting deadlines
• Exceptional capability to multi-task and prioritize with excellent organization and documentation skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent team player with interpersonal skills
• High level attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
• Exhibit discretion with sensitive and confidential information
• Display a comfort level working with key people at all levels within an organization

Essential Requirements
• Must have US work rights
• Must speak English
• Four (4) years of legal and claims experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Extensive knowledge of Maryland statutory and case law with respect to tort, property and casualty, general liability, and subrogation claims
• Experience with an emphasis on general liability, auto liability, and bodily injury claims
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Position has the potential for hybrid work after the initial training period.