Job opportunity
Professional Liability Claims Counsel
Law Society
Investigate professional liability claims at ALIA using coverage analysis, negotiation, and litigation expertise. This counsel role reports to the Manager, Claims.
The Claims Counsel manages negligence and misappropriation claims against participating lawyers. The position assesses coverage, advises subscribers, develops resolution strategies, and conducts dispute resolution. It also requires research into statutes and common law precedents.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess coverage under policy definitions, conditions, and exclusions
Explain claims processes and coverage issues to subscribers
Negotiate coverage terms and document agreements appropriately
Develop strategies for efficient claim resolution
Conduct settlements, mediations, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution
Requirements:
Law Society of Alberta membership or eligibility
Law degree and minimum three years post-call experience
Litigation, insurance defence, or liability claims experience preferred
Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written communication, judgment, and organizational skills
Apply legal judgment, coverage analysis, and negotiation skills while managing complex claims for Alberta lawyers through ALIA.
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Apply on source site The Claims Counsel manages negligence and misappropriation claims against participating lawyers. The position assesses coverage, advises subscribers, develops resolution strategies, and conducts dispute resolution. It also requires research into statutes and common law precedents.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess coverage under policy definitions, conditions, and exclusions
Explain claims processes and coverage issues to subscribers
Negotiate coverage terms and document agreements appropriately
Develop strategies for efficient claim resolution
Conduct settlements, mediations, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution
Requirements:
Law Society of Alberta membership or eligibility
Law degree and minimum three years post-call experience
Litigation, insurance defence, or liability claims experience preferred
Superior analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written communication, judgment, and organizational skills
Apply legal judgment, coverage analysis, and negotiation skills while managing complex claims for Alberta lawyers through ALIA.
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