Attorney - Claims and Litigation

November 5

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Group and individual disability insurance • Group life insurance • AD&D, vision and dental insurance • retirement plans products and services • individual annuities and investment advice.

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Description

• Manage the litigation process for The Standard’s employee benefits claims organization by overseeing outside counsel's work. • Provide legal advice to claims analysts on contract interpretation and policy applications. • Negotiate settlements on a pre-litigation basis. • Oversee work of outside counsel in developing strategy for lawsuits. • Participate in mediations, settlement conferences or trials as necessary. • Provide risk analysis to the Benefits organization and recommend changes to claims practices. • Analyze legal changes and educate the organization about impacts. • Serve as a strategic partner with business objectives.

Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence and admitted to the Oregon State Bar (or be eligible to be admitted to practice in Oregon). • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience or working knowledge of business practices in a relevant professional field. (required) • Knowledge about ERISA and insurance bad faith litigation, and employee benefits litigation, particularly individual disability insurance (preferred) • Strong communications skills including the ability to produce clear, concise, complete and persuasive work product, active listening and persuasive advising. • Ability to deliver successful presentations to audiences of varying levels.

Benefits

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions • An annual incentive bonus plan • Generous paid time off • A supportive and responsive management approach • Opportunities for career growth and advancement • Paid time off to volunteer • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools • Much more!