Litigation Manager

Midway Insurance Management International, Inc. provides Claims Management and Adjusting Services.

We provide services for the ever-increasing demands of the insurer, agents, brokers and insureds:

Casualty
Transportation
Auto
Litigation Management
Program Management
Individual Claims Assignments
Consulting Services
Administration

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Manager to lead and oversee all litigation-related matters within our Third-Party Administrator (TPA) operation. This role is responsible for managing litigated and attorney-represented claims, directing defense counsel, developing litigation strategies, ensuring proper file handling, and protecting the insurer’s interests and insured partners from unnecessary exposure.

The Litigation Manager will supervise adjusters, outside counsel, insureds, claimants’ attorneys, and carrier representatives. The ideal candidate will have good judgment, a deep understanding of commercial auto and casualty litigation, and the ability to manage files toward efficient, cost-effective resolutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation File Oversight:

• Manage a portfolio of litigated claims across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely progression and strategic direction.
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, and litigation exposure to guide file strategy.

Legal Strategy & Counsel Management:

• Assign, manage, and evaluate outside defense counsel performance.
• Review pleadings, motions, settlement proposals, and litigation budgets.
• Provide direction on discovery needs, deposition targets, and case posture.

Risk & Exposure Management:

• Assess litigation risk and recommend settlement authority levels to carriers.
• Identify high-risk files and develop proactive strategies to mitigate exposure.

Communication & Reporting:

• Maintain regular communication with carriers, counsel, insureds, and internal leadership regarding case status, strategies, and projected outcomes.
• Prepare detailed litigation reports, case evaluations, and reserve recommendations.

Negotiations & Settlement:

• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and direct negotiations with plaintiff’s counsel.
• Ensure settlements comply with carrier guidelines, state regulations, and internal authority levels.

Regulatory & Procedural Compliance:

• Ensure all litigation files follow jurisdictional rules, reporting requirements, and company standards.

Collaboration & Support:

• Provide litigation guidance to adjusters handling pre-lit files.
• Work cross-functionally with underwriting, SIU, and claims leadership on emerging trends, fraud indicators, or coverage concerns.

Training & Development:

• Train adjusters on litigation processes, jurisdictional requirements, and documentation standards.
• Conduct file reviews to identify training needs and strengthen claim-handling practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of claims litigation management or attorney-represented claims handling, preferably within a TPA or carrier environment.
Licensing: Active adjuster’s license in applicable states (or ability to obtain).
Technical Skills: Strong command of litigation workflows, coverage interpretation, discovery processes, and claims systems.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, critical-thinking, and analytical abilities.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead litigation strategy, direct counsel, and guide adjusters.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000