DESCRIPTION
Amazon’s Global Risk Management Claims team is seeking a talented attorney to support our rapidly growing and evolving corporate auto program. You will lead strategy on complex auto claims, handling pre-litigation disputes and resolving litigated claims with cross-functional partners. You will help develop programs and tools that contain costs, and continue successful third-party administrator (TPA) strategies and relationships. You will have a strong working knowledge of commercial auto insurance policies and experience with large transportation fleets. You will have experience defending both litigated and non-litigated claims in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner. You will help build processes and strategies for handling new issues that arise in a business forward way while addressing risk. Typical transactions will range from standard claims settlement to complex high dollar agreements.
Key job responsibilities
- Oversight of complex, high value claims.
- Develop strategy and action plans for claims in tandem with internal/external counsel, TPA's, and insurance companies.
- Mediation attendance in conjunction with internal/external legal partners, insurance companies, and TPAs.
- Field and address business partners on-going questions and issues through claims resolution as needed.
- Partner with other internal partners to innovate processes and strategies to create efficiencies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree
- Active membership in at least one state bar
- 5+ years of experience in transportation claims
- Strong understanding of the litigation process
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing and implementing standards, policies and programs or equivalent
- Strong communication skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.