Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, handle claim matters in litigation for specified types of bonds. Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials when necessary with regular business travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to claim litigation for specified types of bonds in designated territories from initial receipt to resolution.
• Correspond and communicate with counsel, bond principals, claimants, and others regarding lawsuits, claims, and indemnity issues. Maintain professional demeanor and discretion with clients.
• Review legal documents, including legal pleadings, discovery, court notices and correspondence pertaining to the claim litigation.
• Prepare and draft moderate correspondence to affected parties using mail, fax, or other electronic means.
• Attend court hearings including mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Maintain claim files - both physical and electronic.

Competencies

• Follow work plans, established timelines, and predefined goals for assigned work.
• Meet commitments on deadlines.

Communication

Communicate activities, results, and observations with employees and management as appropriate.

Cost Management

Perform work thoroughly in a cost-efficient manner and at a high productivity level.

Business Controls and Policies

Comply with all corporate policies and procedures. Report any breakdowns in controls to management. Conduct all activities in a safe manner.

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• Minimum 4 Year / bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2 Years Relevant and progressive professional experience.
• Possess and have ability to apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Advanced organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment.
• Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).

Salary Information

For candidates working in person in Los Angeles, the reasonable pay range for this specific position is $28.46 to $42.72 per hour.