Litigated Claims Manager | Public Entity | Hybrid in Sacramento

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Litigated Claims Manager | Public Entity | Hybrid in Sacramento

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?

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path. Hybrid setting 2 days in the Sacramento, CA Sedgwick office, and 3 days' work at home. The role will require (~5%) travel for in person board meetings in SF Bay Area.
• 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.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? Do you bring 8+ years of experience collaborating with outside counsel and claims examiners to oversee litigated claims? Have you worked with pooling programs, public entity, or municipal claims, and feel confident presenting to a governing board? If so, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that values expertise, ownership, and collaboration, without people management responsibilities. If this sounds like you, we want to talk to you!

PRIMARY PURPOSE : The Designated Litigation Manager acts as the pool client representative, oversees the pool's liability program, ensures the application of management principles to the litigation process, and to Sedgwick pools' use of outside counsel. The role is responsible for strategy, planning, controlling, organizing, implementing, oversight, and monitoring in the context of legal services and related costs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Approval : Appointment to position of Litigation Manager pursuant to the Pool's governing documents.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited college or university required. Current license(s) to practice law in the pool's jurisdiction or jurisdiction(s).

Experience

Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical : Sit for extended periods (up to eight hours) in non-office settings (such as courtroom galleries) computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory / Visual : Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $124,750 to $149,786 USD Annual Salary. Bonus eligible role. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.