Overview
Liability Litigation Specialist – Municipal Claims
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid or Remote)
(Position may be performed anywhere within the state of Illinois)
(This posting states a location requirement for business needs.)
Salary Range: $80,000–$90,000 annually (Exempt)
Build Your Career With Purpose at CCMSI
At CCMSI, we partner with global clients to solve their most complex risk management challenges, delivering measurable results through advanced technology, collaborative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to their success.
We don’t just process claims—we support people. As the largest privately-owned Third Party Administrator (TPA), CCMSI delivers customized claim solutions that help our clients protect their employees, assets, and reputations. We are a certified Great Place to Work®, and our employee-owners are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make meaningful contributions every day.
Job Summary
The Liability Litigation Specialist manages a dedicated caseload of litigated municipal liability claims and high exposure not yet litigated claims exclusively within the State of Illinois. This position supports a major municipal client and includes responsibility for complex claims, including bodily injury, civil rights litigation, employment‑related liability, and reinsurance‑reportable matters.
This role requires strong litigation strategy, coverage interpretation, negotiation skills, and active oversight of assigned defense counsel. Attendance at mediations, hearings, and court proceedings is required.
This is a specialized litigation role — not an entry‑level adjusting position.
Responsibilities
We hire litigation specialists who think strategically, act with authority, and move complex files with accuracy, confidence, and integrity.
- Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve litigated municipal liability claims in a fair, timely, and compliant manner.
- Interpret coverage and draft comprehensive coverage position letters.
- Evaluate damages and negotiate settlements with limited management intervention.
- Consult with management on complex coverage issues and litigated matters.
- Control, direct, authorize, and review activities of assigned defense counsel.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of:
- Illinois Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act
- Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Applicable Illinois State and Federal law
- Attend mediations, trials, hearings, and case evaluations as required.
- Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within authority and timeframes.
- Review court decisions, legal interpretations, and emerging case law relevant to municipal liability.
- Review, approve, and oversee medical, legal, and miscellaneous invoices for reasonableness and relatedness.
- Provide timely communication with municipal clients, defense counsel, reinsurance carriers, and stakeholders.
- Report qualifying claims to excess and reinsurance partners.
- Ensure full compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and client‑specific requirements.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced adjusters on the team.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring...
Required
- Minimum 15+ years of multi‑line claim experience
- Minimum 10+ years of municipal litigation experience (Illinois preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Illinois liability, municipal immunity, and civil rights statutes
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, evaluate damages, and manage complex litigation files
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including coverage letter drafting
- Ability to manage a high‑level litigated caseload with accuracy, urgency, and sound judgment
- Must reside in the State of Illinois (required for court appearances and jurisdictional handling)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
- AIC designation
- Experience mentoring or training junior adjusters
- Experience supporting municipal or government entity clients
Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency — highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 4 weeks (Paid time off that accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy) + 10 paid holidays in your first year
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Retirement plans: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career growth: Internal training and advancement opportunities
- Culture: A supportive, team-based work environment
How We Measure Success
At CCMSI, great adjusters stand out through ownership, accuracy, and impact. We measure success by:
- Quality claim handling – strategic litigation management, strong documentation, and well‑supported decisions rooted in coverage, damages evaluation, and legal analysis
- Compliance & audit performance – adherence to corporate standards, client directives, Illinois jurisdictional requirements, and reinsurance reporting expectations
- Timeliness & accuracy – purposeful file movement, timely litigation responses, proactive diary management, and dependable execution of litigation strategy
- Client partnership – proactive, professional communication with municipal clients, defense counsel, reinsurance partners, and stakeholders
- Professional judgment – applying legal insight, negotiation skills, and sound discretion to drive fair, defensible outcomes
- Cultural alignment – believing that every claim represents a real person, a real municipality, and a real community impact, and acting accordingly
This is where we shine, and we hire adjusters who want to shine with us.
Compensation & Compliance
The posted salary reflects CCMSI’s good-faith estimate in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. This role may also qualify for bonuses or additional forms of pay.
CCMSI offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy, with paid holidays and eligibility for retirement programs in accordance with plan documents.
Visa Sponsorship: CCMSI does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.ADA Accommodations: CCMSI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process.Equal Opportunity Employer: CCMSI complies with all applicable employment laws, including pay transparency and fair chance hiring regulations.
Background checks, if required for the role, are conducted only after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable fair chance hiring laws.
Our Core Values
At CCMSI, we believe in doing what’s right—for our clients, our coworkers, and ourselves. We look for team members who:
- Lead with transparency We build trust by being open and listening intently in every interaction.
- Perform with integrity We choose the right path, even when it is hard.
- Chase excellence We set the bar high and measure our success. What gets measured gets done.
- Own the outcome Every employee is an owner, treating every claim, every decision, and every result as our own.
- Win together Our greatest victories come when our clients succeed.
We don’t just work together—we grow together. If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we’d love to meet you.
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