Client Litigation Manager - General Liability | States + Dedicated Client | Hybrid - Eden Prairie, MN

Eden Prairie, MN

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Client Litigation Manager
- General Liability | All States + Dedicated Client | Hybrid
- Eden Prairie, MN

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?

We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

Eden Prairie, MN Sedgwick office;
Hybrid 2 days in office, 3 days work from home.

To address cases involving a legal inquiry or dispute when Premises, Tendering and Product liability cases are high value and/or may result in media exposure to the client; and to develop a strategy to bring a case to satisfactory resolution.

• Works closely with client(s); keeps client(s) informed of anticipated exposure.

• Handles public relations as it may relate to media interest in specific cases.

• Reviews/acts on reports/forms; responds to inquiries; seeks legal opinion and early resolution; and communicates resolution to appropriate parties. Concentrates on high exposure clams ($300,000+) and claims of a sensitive nature (i.e. potential media exposure).

• Responds to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan; determines need for examination; gains client authorization.

• Identifies cases for settlements/redemptions.

• Gathers/documents additional information and coordinates with client designees.

• Requests legal/private investigation; assigns to and coordinates with local counsel; monitors local counsel performance.

• Responds to plaintiff's counsel, union, employee, or client requests.

• Identifies issues; formulates defense strategy.

• Establishes/adjusts accrued liability.

• Approves administrative expenses.

• Identifies subrogation opportunities and manages process.

• Attends mediations or hearings as needed.

• Works with partners to affect early return-to-work.

Education & Licensing:
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years of claims management experience and three (3) years of litigation claims management. Legal experience preferred.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Referral incentive program.

• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.

• A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.

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:

Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual:
Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for…