Law Firm Claims Analyst

• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Claims Analyst will handle moderate to higher level professional liability and general liability claims as part of the London Claims Group, an in-house claims management group.

Primary responsibilities will include investigating claims, managing litigation, conducting settlement negotiations and formulating reserves.

• Perform claims investigations, gathering all relevant facts and documents.
• Analyze liability, damages and exposures.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and attend mediations.
• Manage litigation and interactions with attorneys.
• Review and confirm coverage.
• Prepare detailed reports to clients.

• BA/BS Degree. JD strongly preferred.
• A minimum of three - five years of claims experience, preferably in general liability and professional liability (e.g., A&E, insurance agent E & O, lawyers professional liability).
• CPCU, ARM or other advanced designations desirable.
• Adjusting licenses for all applicable US states desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong negotiation, litigation management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite software.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel on a limited basis.

The Claims Analyst will be evaluated by the Department Head and others if appropriate. These criteria may change without notice:

• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to achieve firm and departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective communications with clients, attorneys and team members.
• Proper handling of clients’ claims and achieving favorable results.
• Professionalism and quality of service to clients.
• Timely handling of reports and reserving.