Senior Litigation Representative

OBJECTIVE

Senior Litigation Representative Objective

To provide efficient investigation, evaluation, supervision, and disposition of first and third party casualty claims in litigation.

• Retain detailed knowledge of the Michigan law, especially the No-Fault Automobile Act, MCL
  500.3101, Negligence, Products and Insurance contract law, civil procedure, and Michigan Evidence law.
• Review and advise of changes in statutory law, case law, and legal practice as it pertains to the handling of claims and management of litigation.
• Participate in meetings, round-table discussions, and other collaborative efforts, providing others with constructive criticisms, encouragement and advice in the handling of individual claims.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in claims management required. Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred.
• Ten years’ experience in some aspect of the handling of claims, litigation and litigation management, or minimum five to ten years in the practice of law required.
• Experience by participation in depositions, mediations, pre-trial conferences and trials required.
• Extensive knowledge of claims procedures and practices, of no-fault coverage, and of tort, workers’ compensation and contract law pertaining primarily to the handling of claims required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and rehabilitation required.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance contracts written by the company, and ability to interpret insurance contracts required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to research and access information via the Internet required, with legal research capability preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

• Designations in AIC and CPCU preferred.

If a candidate is not identified, a Litigation Representative may be considered based on level of experience.

Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

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