Associate Claims Counsel – Litigation, Coverage & Risk Management
location_on2628, West Missouri Avenue, Alhambra, Phoenix, Arizona, 85017, United States
Job Description
About the Role
Aegis Security Insurance Company is seeking a highly motivated and business-oriented Associate Claims Counsel – Litigation, Coverage & Risk Management to join our growing Claims organization. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an attorney interested in insurance operations, claims law, litigation management, coverage analysis, risk management, compliance, and executive leadership development.
Reporting directly to the Executive Head of Claims and working closely with company executives, claims leadership, outside counsel, and business partners, the Associate Claims Counsel will provide legal guidance on claims-related matters, assist with litigation oversight and strategy, conduct legal research, evaluate coverage issues, support compliance initiatives, and participate in operational improvement efforts.
This position is designed as a developmental role for an attorney interested in expanding beyond traditional legal practice and gaining exposure to insurance operations, business strategy, litigation management, and executive leadership. The successful candidate will develop both legal and business expertise while helping drive organizational excellence and supporting the continued growth of the Claims organization.
Why Join Aegis Security Insurance Company?
This position offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to insurance operations, insurance law, litigation management, compliance, risk management, and business strategy. The successful candidate will work directly with executive leadership, experienced claims professionals, and outside counsel while developing the legal, operational, and leadership skills necessary for advancement into senior legal and management positions within the organization.
If you are looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional legal practice and become a strategic business partner within a growing insurance organization, we encourage you to apply.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
2628, West Missouri Avenue, Alhambra, Phoenix, Arizona, 85017, United States
Phoenix, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage outside defense and coverage counsel relationships
- check_circleReview pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- check_circleAttend mediations, depositions, and settlement conferences
- check_circleProvide legal guidance and training to claims professionals
- check_circleAnalyze complex claims for liability and coverage issues
- check_circleInterpret insurance policies and draft coverage opinions
- check_circleSupport compliance efforts and regulatory inquiries
- check_circleMonitor litigation budgets and legal spend for cost-effectiveness
- check_circleEvaluate and implement technology solutions for claims processing
- check_circleDevelop and execute litigation strategy and resolution plans
Requirements
- verifiedJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- verifiedActive membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar or ability to obtain admission within a reasonable timeframe
- verified3-7 years of legal experience involving insurance defense, coverage analysis, litigation management, or related insurance legal matters
- verifiedStrong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- verifiedExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- verifiedAbility to effectively collaborate with executives, managers, claims professionals, and outside counsel
- verifiedStrong organizational skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
- verifiedAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- verifiedOccasional travel to company operations in California and Pennsylvania