What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Adjuster – Bodily Injury position at West Coast Trial Lawyers?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked personal injury firm recognized for our aggressive litigation approach, elite trial experience, and hands-on client advocacy. With over $1.7 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys bring exceptional backgrounds from top law schools and some of the largest, most respected firms in the nation.
West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced Insurance Adjuster with a strong background in bodily injury, liability evaluation, and negotiations. This role is ideal for someone coming directly from the insurance industry who is ready to bring their claims-handling expertise into a fast-paced law firm environment. We are looking for someone who is assertive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing complex BI claims from start to finish.
Responsibilities
Full-time
Description
West Coast Trial Lawyers is a top-ranked personal injury firm recognized for our aggressive litigation approach, elite trial experience, and hands-on client advocacy. With over $1.7 billion recovered for our clients, our attorneys bring exceptional backgrounds from top law schools and some of the largest, most respected firms in the nation.
West Coast Trial Lawyers is seeking an experienced Insurance Adjuster with a strong background in bodily injury, liability evaluation, and negotiations. This role is ideal for someone coming directly from the insurance industry who is ready to bring their claims-handling expertise into a fast-paced law firm environment. We are looking for someone who is assertive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing complex BI claims from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Handle and evaluate bodily injury (soft-tissue, moderate, and severe) and property damage claims with accuracy and efficiency
- Review liability, damages, medical records, police reports, and statements
- Conduct thorough investigations, including photos, diagrams, inspections, and recorded statements
- Manage a high-volume caseload with strong organizational habits
- Negotiate settlements with claimants, attorneys, and third parties
- Communicate with medical providers, adjusters, and clients to move claims forward
- Document all claim activity clearly and consistently
- Collaborate with attorneys and internal teams on strategy when needed
- (Preferred) Familiarity with pre-litigation processes and understanding of how BI claims transition into litigation
- 5 years of experience handling bodily injury and liability claims
- Strong negotiation skills and confidence in evaluating claim value
- Ability to manage high-volume BI caseloads with minimal oversight
- Experience with systems such as CCC, Mitchell, LexisNexis, DMV search tools, and other industry platforms
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Someone who is aggressive, proactive, and able to push cases forward
- Background from an insurance carrier or insurance defense environment
- No legal experience required, we will train you on our processes
- Fast-growing litigation firm with a collaborative and supportive environment
- Competitive compensation depending on experience
- Work closely with experienced attorneys and adjusters who understand claims from both sides
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays