Claims Counsel

So, what’s the role?
We are looking for a Claims Counsel to join Kin’s growing Legal and Compliance team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Claims Counsel will actively partner with our homeowners claims organization to advise and consult on countrywide claims and lawsuits involving high exposure and highly complex legal issues. You will be responsible for claim support, risk analysis, recommendations and reporting as well as assisting with the litigation for first-party and third-party homeowners and bad faith matters. You also will work with outside counsel to determine litigation strategy, review pleadings and retain new counsel in additional states.  You will not act as attorney-of-record but may be present in court on occasion to represent the interests of Kin. 

Versatility is a must. You will support the entire claims organization, supervise litigation adjusters, provide legal analysis, risk assessment and recommendations to Claims Management as well as provide day-to-day guidance on legal issues, legislation, compliance and risk mitigation strategies countrywide. 

A day in the life could include

• Conference with the pre litigation team to review and discuss served Notice of Intent to Litigate
  and/or Civil Remedy Notices.
• Conference with adjusters and supervisors to brainstorm on claim recommendations.
• Research personal lines policy language or coverage issues to provide a legal opinion, for any
  state we are writing in.
• Conference with the litigation team and outside counsel regarding case strategy.
• Conference with Claims Management to discuss claim strategies.
• Review claims training materials.
• Review and provide feedback on claims correspondence or litigation documents (pleading or
  discovery).

I’ve got the skills...but do I have the necessary ones?

• JD and undergraduate degrees earned with superior academic credentials;
• Admitted to practice, preferably in Florida;
• A minimum of seven years of experience practicing law, either within a reputable law firm or in-house experience;
• Ability to direct and manage activities of, and relationships with, internal claims adjusters, litigation adjusters, claims leaders and management, and outside counsel;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication capabilities, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders with competing / conflicting interests;
• Proficiency in technology and comfortable working with technology leaders

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including 100% employer-paid plans)
• Remote Work (due to Covid-19) and flexible work hours
• Flexible PTO policy
• Very generous equity options and 401K
• Parental Leave
• Continuing education and professional development
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Onsite gym membership - when we return to the office (Chicago office only)
• The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact