Overview
Claims Counsel Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at The Counsel Network
Job Description
– Claims Counsel
Reporting to the Manager, Claims, the Claims Counsel is expected to effectively and efficiently investigate, assess, manage and settle negligence and misappropriation claims made against participating lawyers.
The successful candidate will honour and visibly support ALIA’s vision, mission, values, and operating principles and work collaboratively with high performance individuals to make a positive contribution to a
results-oriented
culture. The ideal candidate will have three to ten years of legal experience in any practice area, including but not limited to corporate commercial, real estate, wills/estates and family law. Litigation/insurance defence and/or liability claims experience would be considered an asset but is not required.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
· Honour and visibly support ALIA’s Vision, Mission, Values and Operating Principles.
· Work collaboratively with high performance individuals and make a positive contribution to a high performance, results-orientated culture.
· Function within defined authority limits.
· Maintain claim files in accordance with the Claims Manual and update claim data and statistics.
· Respond positively and incorporate improvements highlighted through internal audits and the File Management Reviews.
· Assess and evaluate coverage with reference to policy definitions, conditions, and exclusions.
· Inform subscribers of claims process, management of their file and any coverage issues.
· Negotiate terms of coverage with subscribers and document agreement by letter, non-waiver agreement or reservation of rights letter.
· Provide advice and strategic support to subscribers to prevent and repair claims.
· Develop comprehensive strategies to efficiently resolve claims.
· Make informed and prudent decisions to retain and oversee outside experts, such as independent claims investigators and adjusters, and counsel when appropriate.
· Independently conduct settlement negotiations and meetings, arrange and participate in mediations, arbitrations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
· Conduct research of applicable statutes and common law precedents, as required.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge
· LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
· Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
· Minimum 3 years of practice experience.
· Related litigation/insurance defence practice experience and/or liability claims experience is an asset but not required. Practitioners with experience in various areas of law such as corporate commercial, real estate, wills/estates and family law will also be considered.
· Excellent negotiation skills.
· Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
and the ability to interact professionally with a
diverse
group of executives, managers, staff, and subject matter experts.
· Superior analytical,
problem solving
, and
critical thinking
skills with the ability to assess complex situations and recommend solutions.
· Excellent time management, prioritization, organizational, judgment and
communication skills
.
·
Strong work ethic
with
attention to detail
and a sharp focus on the quantity and quality of work produced.
· Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
· A desire and capability for growth to meet additional requirements added to this position over time.
· Flexible with work hours during peak periods.
Title: Claims Counsel
Company: The Counsel Network
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation)
