UE provides liability insurance and risk management services to about 1,600 members representing K-12 schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. With over 37 years serving education, we bring deep expertise to our members and focus on delivering an experience that leaves them feeling confident that we understand their needs and offer insights and solutions suited for their unique challenges. These sentiments are echoed in our culture, where we believe that building on and embracing our unique differences and perspectives enables us to better serve our members and fulfill UE’s mission.
Are you self-driven, results-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities? Does working on a small legal team tackling a range of claims impacting educational institutions, from employment discrimination to student sexual misconduct andcatastrophic injury,appeal to you? Do you enjoy interacting with people and developing creative solutions for their challenges? For over 37 years, we have provided coverage and risk management solutions to some of the nation’s most interesting education institutions.
The UE Resolutions Team is looking for an experienced attorney to help us resolve some of our members’ most challenging claims. If this sounds appealing to you, please apply today!The core role is to evaluate claims and participate with members and defense counsel to develop claims resolution strategies.Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage claims files assigned, and alert and consult with supervisory counsel on those which may present company exposure
- Participate with the insured and defense counsel in developing a case resolution strategy
- Positively impact the resolution of files through early interaction, reference to ADR, mediation and effective litigation management
- Demonstrate mastery of claims handling expectations for complex matters including analyzing coverage, evaluating liability, monitoring claims, determining claim values, reserving, reinsurance reporting, resolving matters, and reviewing legal bills
- Analyze reported claims for accurate loss coding information
- Review initial liability and damage assessment with insured, including a discussion of coverage
- Draft acknowledgment/reservation of rights/declination letters and defense counsel appointment letters
- Evaluate budgets submitted by defense counsel for reasonableness; regularly review files for compliance with the agreed upon budget and strategy
- Perform legal research as needed
Requirements:
- A minimum of four years of experience in law firm, insurance company or general counsel’s office
- Law degree and experience defending or handling litigation involving employment, catastrophic bodily injury, personal injury, or educational issues
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Strong legal analysis and problem-solving skills
- Good negotiation and advocacy skills
- Knowledge of substantive law of higher education or insurance law preferred but not required
- Ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change
- Ability to travel as required
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees
- 11 paid holidays annually including Juneteenth and an employee choice floating holiday
- Hybrid environment - employees are typically in the office 2-3 days per week
- Support for individual growth through sabbaticals, leadership development, mentoring, and tuition assistance
- Inclusive and supportive culture that embraces diversity and provides opportunities for all to succeed
- Monthly lunches and various social events throughout the year
- Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups and Social Committee
