Associate Claims Counsel – Litigation, Coverage & Risk Management

Position Summary

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.

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday On-Site and In-Office | Friday Optional Remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Outside Counsel Management & Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact for outside defense and coverage counsel.
• Evaluate defense counsel performance through litigation management reports, outcome analysis, service standards, and other performance metrics.
• Review litigation budgets and monitor legal spend to ensure cost-effective claim resolution.
• Ensure compliance with litigation management guidelines and reporting expectations.
• Assist in developing preferred counsel relationships and panel management strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve litigation outcomes and reduce legal expenses.

Litigation Strategy & Support

• Assist with litigation strategy, budgeting, and resolution planning throughout the life of a claim.
• Review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, deposition summaries, mediation statements, and litigation reports.
• Coordinate with outside counsel to monitor case activity and ensure timely reporting and case progression.
• Attend mediations, hearings, depositions, settlement conferences, and trials as appropriate.
• Assist with evaluating settlement opportunities, litigation exposure, and risk assessments.
• Analyze litigation trends, verdict exposure, and emerging risks impacting company operations.

Claims Legal Support & Training

• Provide legal guidance and training to claims professionals regarding claim investigations, liability assessments, damages evaluations, settlement strategies, and coverage issues.
• Review claim files and identify legal risks, exposure concerns, compliance issues, and process improvement opportunities.
• Assist with evaluating complex bodily injury, property damage, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, and coverage-related claims.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written summaries regarding legal issues impacting claims operations and business practices.
• Support the development of claims best practices designed to improve outcomes and reduce litigation frequency and severity.

Coverage Analysis

• Review insurance policies and assist with coverage analysis and interpretation.
• Draft coverage summaries, legal opinions, and recommendations for review by senior leadership.
• Assist with reservation of rights letters, coverage position communications, and coverage-related investigations.
• Research legal developments affecting policy interpretation, claim handling obligations, and coverage determinations.
• Monitor emerging legal trends and court decisions impacting insurance coverage.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Support company compliance efforts related to claims handling practices, regulatory requirements, and litigation management.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting insurance operations and recommend appropriate responses.
• Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, market conduct examinations, and compliance reviews.
• Participate in identifying operational, legal, and enterprise risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of risk management initiatives designed to improve claim outcomes and reduce organizational exposure.

Process Improvement, Technology & Innovation

• Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and governance of technology solutions and AI-driven tools designed to improve claims handling, litigation management, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with developing and implementing standardized claims and litigation processes.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on quality, consistency, compliance, and customer outcomes.
• Assist with training initiatives related to legal, compliance, and operational best practices.
• Help maintain legal resources, guidance documents, and claims best practices.
• Participate in special projects designed to improve operational effectiveness and support organizational growth.

Executive & Strategic Support

• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership regarding litigation trends, coverage issues, compliance matters, operational risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Assist in analyzing key claims performance indicators and legal trends to support informed business decisions.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives led by Claims Leadership and Executive Management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar or ability to obtain admission within a reasonable timeframe.
• 3-7 years of legal experience involving insurance defense, coverage analysis, litigation management, or related insurance legal matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with executives, managers, claims professionals, and outside counsel.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel to company operations in California and Pennsylvania.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior insurance claims handling experience.
• Experience representing insurers or self-insured entities.
• Experience involving insurance coverage analysis, bad faith litigation, or claims-related legal matters.
• Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Knowledge of property and casualty insurance operations.
• Interest in developing leadership and business management skills.

Core Competencies

• Legal Research & Analysis
• Litigation Management
• Coverage Interpretation
• Risk Assessment
• Strategic Thinking
• Professional Judgment
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Relationship Building
• Executive Presence
• Business Partnership
• Process Improvement
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Why Join Aegis Security Insurance Company And What We Offer?

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.

• Competitive base compensation, depending on experience, and variable pay potential.
• Standard healthcare with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Company sponsored daily lunch program for in-office employees.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person