Claims Contract Attorney

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Job Description

Job Description

The Complex Claims Lead Attorney (QC Space) provides front-line project and personnel management for our Complex Claims Operations Team. The incumbent work is to support each project in whatever way is required to ensure timely and accurate execution of class action cases. Each Lead is responsible for their own individual caseload as well as direct oversight of 5-10 analysts and attorneys. Each Lead is a resource for all departments through every phase of a case. The Complex Claims Team is built around a consultative model, and Leads are expected to be the first resource for any consultative feedback. They are responsible for the timely and accurate execution of a case from the time Epiq wins the business to case closure. This includes consultation on settlement agreements, imports, claim processing, claimant correspondence, client reporting, etc. They work closely with Claims Leadership and Client Services to drive any appropriate requirements on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Maintains a case load of 5 or more cases and ensures the accurate administration of these cases in any way required by those individual cases. This includes direct oversight of processing, correspondence, and phone projects as needed. It also includes internal and external consulting on any phase of a given project or case.Works closely with Data Services, Client Services, and Claims Services teams to understand project requirements and advise on best practices for project setup.Investigates client and internal customer complaints, concerns, and non-conformance issues and relays them to the client as needed.Conducts risk analysis; identifies critical control points and preventative measures; monitors quality. Also evaluates adequacy of quality assurance standards.Maintains working knowledge of technical concepts related to processing support software.Develops facility with claims and correspondence processing, as well as best practices for escalation support. Enhances department and organization reputation by taking ownership for quality and accuracy of output of the department.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; Paralegal experience or other legal experience preferred. Work Experience:2+ years in claims analysis work; legal claims preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively to different audiences as neededProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteCommunication: asks questions; confirms understanding with the audience; learns and adopts best practices for written word exchanges with claimantsProblem Solving: seeks resolution despite roadblocks; identifies alternative routes to the goalCritical Thinking: switches perspectives when considering solutions, to identify gaps and optimize resultsNavigates Ambiguity: works through the unknown strategicallyOrganization: tracks a variety of assignments by priority, and quickly switches between tasksTroubleshooting: leverages systems and tools knowledge to locate and repair root causes for errorData Interpretation: accurately assesses claim data to drive the highest level of claimant serviceProprietary Software: understands the underlying structure of databases and other common tools for business administration, and learns new tools rapidlyVision: continuously conceives of and aspires toward long-term change, while effectively executing short-term goals

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