Associate Resolutions Counsel or Resolutions Counsel
$98k/y-$145k/y
United Educators2 days ago
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HybridFull-timeMid
Summary
United Educators is seeking an Associate Resolutions Counsel or Resolutions Counsel to join their team in Bethesda, MD. The role involves evaluating claims and developing resolution strategies for challenging claims faced by members.
About the Role
As a member of the UE Resolutions (Claims) Team, you will monitor and manage claims files, consult with supervisory counsel, and participate in developing case resolution strategies. Your responsibilities will include analyzing coverage, evaluating liability, drafting legal documents, and establishing beneficial relationships with insureds and defense counsel. You will also perform legal research as needed to support claims resolution.
About You
Required:
- Law degree and relevant experience defending or handling litigation involving employment, catastrophic bodily injury, personal injury, or educational issues.
- Typically requires two years of law firm experience for Associate Resolutions Counsel consideration or four years for Resolutions Counsel consideration.
- Excellent written and oral communications.
- Strong legal analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Good negotiation and advocacy skills.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of substantive law of higher education or insurance.
- Demonstrated understanding of how artificial intelligence can enhance claims evaluation and improve outcomes.
- Ability to drive strategic decision-making using data.
- Ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change.
Benefits
- Health Insurance with subsidized plan options and an optional pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Dental Insurance with two plan levels available.
- Vision Insurance with in- and out-of-network options.
- 401(k) with a 3% safe harbor non-elective contribution and profit sharing after one year.
- Life Insurance with Basic coverage paid by UE.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- PTO accrual of 24 days per year for the first two years, increasing to 30 days thereafter.
- 11 paid holidays annually including Juneteenth and an employee choice floating holiday.
- Bonus eligibility based on salary and performance.
- Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days in the office after training.
- Inclusive culture with opportunities for social engagement and professional development.
United Educators
We serve members from large university systems to small independent K-12 schools, providing coverage and tools to help institutions confidently manage education-specific liability risks. Founded in 1987 exclusively for education, UE has received an A (Excellent) financial strength rating from AM Best every year since 1998 and is among Ward’s 50® top-performing insurance companies.
Bethesda, MD