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Role Description

The Liability Litigation Specialist manages a dedicated caseload of litigated municipal liability claims and high exposure not yet litigated claims exclusively within the State of Illinois. This position supports a major municipal client and includes responsibility for complex claims, including:

• Bodily injury
• Civil rights litigation
• Employment-related liability
• Reinsurance-reportable matters

This role requires strong litigation strategy, coverage interpretation, negotiation skills, and active oversight of assigned defense counsel. Attendance at mediations, hearings, and court proceedings is required. This is a specialized litigation role — not an entry-level adjusting position.

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve litigated municipal liability claims in a fair, timely, and compliant manner.
• Interpret coverage and draft comprehensive coverage position letters.
• Evaluate damages and negotiate settlements with limited management intervention.
• Consult with management on complex coverage issues and litigated matters.
• Control, direct, authorize, and review activities of assigned defense counsel.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of:
• Illinois Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act
• Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Applicable Illinois State and Federal law
• Attend mediations, trials, hearings, and case evaluations as required.
• Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within authority and timeframes.
• Review court decisions, legal interpretations, and emerging case law relevant to municipal liability.
• Review, approve, and oversee medical, legal, and miscellaneous invoices for reasonableness and relatedness.
• Provide timely communication with municipal clients, defense counsel, reinsurance carriers, and stakeholders.
• Report qualifying claims to excess and reinsurance partners.
• Ensure full compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and client-specific requirements.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced adjusters on the team.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 15+ years of multi-line claim experience
• Required: Minimum 10+ years of municipal litigation experience (Illinois preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Illinois liability, municipal immunity, and civil rights statutes
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, evaluate damages, and manage complex litigation files
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including coverage letter drafting
• Ability to manage a high-level litigated caseload with accuracy, urgency, and sound judgment
• Must reside in the State of Illinois (required for court appearances and jurisdictional handling)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: AIC designation
• Preferred: Experience mentoring or training junior adjusters
• Preferred: Experience supporting municipal or government entity clients
• Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency — highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.

Benefits

• 4 weeks paid time off that accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy
• 10 paid holidays in your first year
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement plans: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career growth: Internal training and advancement opportunities
• Culture: A supportive, team-based work environment