Senior New York Labor Law Claims Adjuster (JD Required) - New York, NY (10001)

Overview Good Things Start Here.

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companiesan A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway.

With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, longterm careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 inoffice Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays) Competitive pay + generous PTO Medical, dental & vision starting day one 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Responsibilities We are seeking a Juris Doctorlicensed attorney to join our Major Case Unit, handling complex, highexposure New York Labor Law (NYLL) claims.

This role is designed for an attorney who wants to apply litigation, coverage, and contractual analysis skills in a strategic claims environmentwithout the demands of traditional lawfirm practice.

About the Role In this seniorlevel position, you will manage highseverity, litigated commercial general liability claims arising from construction accidents and Labor Law 200, 240, and 241.

You will act as the legal and strategic owner of assigned matters, partnering closely with defense counsel and internal stakeholders to drive defensible outcomes.

This role offers autonomy, authority, and intellectual challenge, with a focus on legal analysis, exposure evaluation, and resolution strategy.

Key

Responsibilities Serve as the primary claims authority on complex, highexposure New York Labor Law matters, including losses that may exceed primary policy limits.

Perform indepth legal analysis of liability, damages, and defenses, applying statutory and caselaw knowledge to claim strategy.

Analyze insurance policies, endorsements, construction contracts, and indemnification agreements to assess coverage, priority of coverage, and risk transfer opportunities.

Direct and collaborate with panel defense counsel, including strategy development, motion evaluation, settlement posture, and trial preparation.

Review and evaluate pleadings, deposition transcripts, expert reports, medical records, and discovery materials to assess exposure and resolution options.

Lead and participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and strategic negotiations.

Establish, evaluate, and adjust indemnity and expense reserves based on legal exposure and litigation developments.

Prepare clear, wellreasoned written evaluations and recommendations for internal leadership and business partners.

Attend hearings, mediations, trials, and litigationrelated conferences as needed.

Qualifications We're looking for a seasoned professional who is confident managing complex NY Labor Law matters with exposure over $500,000.

The ideal candidate has:

Education: JD Required, licensed attorney preferred 10+ years of experience handling Commercial General Liability (CGL) and BOP liability claims 5+ years specializing in New York Labor Law with significant loss exposure Strong coverage knowledge and the ability to interpret insurance policies and construction contracts Demonstrated capability in risk transfer analysis and prioritizing coverage Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational ability and comfort with claims technology Excellent timemanagement and multitasking skills Ability to collaborate effectively with counsel, experts, and internal partners Salary $140,000 - $200,000 + bonus In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good faith estimate.

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including: New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; WilkesBarre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Plano, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA.

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