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Associate Claims Counsel - Litigation, Coverage & Risk Management Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. 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 emergi