What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Counsel, Insurance Services position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
This position will be embedded within a claims operations center and primarily assist the Claims Department with evaluating and resolving complex litigated and non-litigated claims, and advise on coverage issues. This position will also facilitate the management of litigated maters handled by outside counsel, and may also be called upon to occasionally handle non-complex litigation prior to referral to outside counsel. Candidates must have a strong litigation background, be execution-oriented, have excellent analytical skills, and be able to operate independently and at high volume.
What You'll Do
- Draft reservations of rights and denial letters for complex claims, and assist with compliance with preservation demands, subpoenas and other discovery requests
- Keep abreast of legal trends and regulatory developments to identify the potential impact to Tesla's business
- Conduct legal research for internal business clients and provide clear, concise, accurate and actionable legal advice
- Strategize on processes and procedures for effective, consistent handling of matters and assist with the development and delivery of training programs
- Collaborate with outside counsel to ensure consistent and effective handling of litigated matters
- Play a key role in negotiating resolution of complex litigated and non-litigated matters, including high-exposure claims, policy limit demands, and matters alleging insurance "bad faith"
- Take remote EUOs, handle some non-complex UM arbitrations/litigation and prepare witnesses for deposition
What You'll Bring
- Admitted to practice law in CA and/or experience handling CA litigation strongly preferred. Admission and experience handling litigation in TX, AZ, NV and FL also preferred
- 7 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department with significant experience handling insurance litigation and coverage issues
- Experience with AVs, TNCs and commercial auto insurance a plus
- Solid case evaluation abilities, critical thinking skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear and simple advice
- Able to learn on the job and be comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where demands and priorities change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills and the proven ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality and performance
- Must be results-driven, have a strong sense of urgency, be business-minded, and able to effectively interact with, influence and collaborate with other members of the organization
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.