Associate Counsel

Claims Oversight & Litigation Management

• →Assist the General Counsel with oversight of litigated and non-litigated insurance claims.
• →Monitor claims handled by third-party administrators for compliance with company guidelines and service standards.
• →Review significant claim developments and assist with reporting to executive management.
• →Review and audit legal defense counsel invoices for compliance with litigation management guidelines, billing standards, and outside counsel agreements.
• →Assist with subpoena responses and document production.
• →Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and legal matter management systems.

Authority In a Box (AIB) Administration

• →Support implementation and ongoing administration of the Company's Authority In a Box (AIB) programs.
• →Maintain AIB operational procedures, documentation, and compliance records.
• →Coordinate communications among underwriting, claims, legal, compliance, and outside vendors.
• →Assist with internal audits and regulatory examinations involving AIB operations.
• →Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and compliance processes.

• Prior insurance claims handling, claims oversight, or litigation support experience.
• Experience working with TPAs, MGAs, delegated authority programs, or program business.
• Knowledge of legal invoice review, litigation billing, and defense counsel management.
• Familiarity with California insurance regulations and corporate governance practices.
• Experience using legal billing, document management, or litigation management systems.

• Admission to State Bar, Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an insurance company, law firm, corporate legal department, claims department, or third-party administrator.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across departments.