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Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
This position reports to the Claims Director and Counsel and serves as the primary litigation Attorney for the Risk Management group within Treasury responsible for managing all litigated auto liability (AL) & general liability (GL) claims.
Location
This role is designated as fully remote, US.
The Main Responsibilities
- Obtain appropriate approval for the settlement of litigated claims.
- Select counsel for litigated claims and ensure outside counsel's compliance with litigation management guidelines and billing practices.
- Directly manage all retained outside counsel.
- Issue and release investigative (Upjohn) letters and legal holds related to AL & GL cases as needed.
- Assist with the ongoing communication with the Third Party Administrator (TPA) and insurance carriers on the current status of insured claims.
- Conduct legal analyses; advise business units on potential legal solutions; and exercise independent judgment.
- Protect Lumen by minimizing its exposure to legal risk and keeping legal expenses to a minimum.
- Proactively identify issues; suggest and implement solutions.
- Provide legal counsel to Lumen; assess and effectively manage legal risk; conduct legal analyses; and advise business units on strategy and potential legal solutions.
- Handle legal matters of varying significance or complexity related to insured casualty claims.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required
- Juris Doctor degree with 8-10 years of experience
- Must hold an active license to practice law in the United States
- Proficient use of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Must have strong organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence others. Interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact, negotiate and exercise discretion while utilizing diplomacy when dealing with internal and external customers and executive management. Excellent analytical skills.
- Demonstrate ability to persuade, market and sell new ideas and the ability to work effectively in a diverse group.
- Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence within a high-pressure environment, often in a crisis situation, to render good decisions to resolve problems.
- Capable of developing a vision of continuous improvement through the application of best practices.
- This position requires someone who is self-motivated, flexible, and works with little supervision.
- Ability/willingness to travel.
Preferred
- CPCU or AIC Certifications
- Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement
- Experience with bodily injury and tort claims, as well as workers’ compensation claims
- Experience with a claims department as principal client
- Contract review and negotiation
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Requisition #: 338117
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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