Court Representative

position Summary:

Reports to SVP, Liability Claims, manager/examiner regarding mediations, trials, conferences, and negotiations. Work with trial counsel throughout the trial and assist with trial prep. Communicate effectively with the trial prep team regarding status of case and serve as the “eyes and ears” of management in courtroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate case(s) and negotiate with a focus on settlement (coordinate with management and assigned examiner).
• Attend and monitor litigated claims including but not limited to conferences, mediations, and trials<s>.</s>
• Occasionally make settlement calls on pre-suit claims.
• Review files as well as taking phone calls related to cases.
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• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree; law Degree would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a similar role (court appearances, trial attendance, mediations/arbitrations)
• Knowledge of NY court system.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Highly skilled in trial preparation
• Case evaluation, monitoring, and reporting trail activity.
• Good knowledge of the law, settlement values, judges, adversaries, defense firms, venues.
• Knowledge of New York State Insurance Department regulations including fair claim standards.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel back and forth between office and court.

The salary range for this role is $74,600 – $136,100. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.