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- This role will provide legal support and advice to the Claims Departments of the Company's subsidiaries
- Attorney will counsel Claims Departments on matters involving policy rescissions, claims denials, powers of attorney, minor beneficiaries, beneficiary disputes, lapsed coverage disputes, and other matters escalated to the Legal Department from the Claims Departments involving life and supplemental health insurance policies
- This role will answer time-sensitive complaints from customers, Departments of Insurance, the Better Business Bureau, and attorneys.
- Company litigation primarily involves life insurance claims litigation, bad faith disputes, breach of contract, fraud/fraudulent misrepresentation, and interpleaders. This litigation spans across the United States.
- Serve as a critical business partner to enable growth across the Company's subsidiaries
- Demonstrate or develop subject matter expertise in the legal and regulatory framework applicable to life and supplemental health insurers across all jurisdictions in which the Company's subsidiaries do business. Collaborate with the Compliance Department for Market Conduct Exams and Department of Insurance inquiries.
- Develop relationships with key personnel and department heads across the Company's subsidiaries
- Perform other tasks and projects in the Legal Department as assigned
- From time to time may be asked to assist other attorneys with, or be responsible for, matters unrelated to claims or litigation, including contract review, marketing or advertising review, legal research, or other special projects
- Excellent time management skills are essential for success in this position. Ability to meet critical deadlines across multiple active workflows is required. Sense of urgency and responsiveness are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, and a high level of professionalism are required
- Must be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to issue-spot for areas of legal concern
- Ability to work well independently and within a team setting
- Must possess a comprehensive understanding of attorney/client privilege
- Willingness to learn the legal and regulatory framework of the insurance industry is required (if not already familiar)
- Must receive direction well in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability and willingness to learn and become proficient in other software tools, as required
- Maintain compliance with Legal Rules of Professional Responsibility. Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
- Ability to research law across all states in the U.S., with an understanding of conflict of laws principles
- Juris Doctor is required. Must be licensed to practice law in Texas, Oklahoma, or state of residence if remote.
- Prior customer service experience is desired.
- Prior insurance industry experience is not required, but would be a plus
- Prior in-house legal department experience is not required, but would be a plus
Vacancy expired!