Designated Litigation Manager - Pooling (Self Insured Public Entities)

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Designated Litigation Manager - Pooling (Self Insured Public Entities)

Apply locations Southfield, MI time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R62497

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Designated Litigation Manager - Pooling (Self Insured Public Entities)

This role is open to a hybrid setting 2 days in office Southfield, MI and 3 days' work at home.

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

• Acts as the pool client representative.

Analyzes inquiries and provides guidance related to memorandums of coverage, risk transfer, the litigation process, case strategy, and additional covered parties' issues.

Represents the pool in liability matters by participating in litigation proceedings as the representative of the pool; attends mock trials, focus groups, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.

Responsible for the early assignment of defense counsel (DC) to high-exposure incidents upon notification and notification to board and pool administration of potential high-exposure losses; coordinates with member, TPA, reinsurers, excess carriers, and defense counsel on strategy and experts.

Performs preliminary review of new matters for coverage and coordination with coverage or board counsel.

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

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.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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