Litigation Paralegal, Insured Claims and Risk Oversight
CEVA Logistics - Houston, TX
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YOUR ROLEThe Litigation Paralegal, Insured Claims and Risk Oversight provides frontline litigation support and claims oversight for routine and complex liability cases, including auto and general liability litigation across North America. This role integrates the technical functions of litigation coordination with the strategic accountability of a liability claims manager, supporting external counsel, Third Party Administrators (TPAs), and internal teams such as Finance and Ground & Rail operations. The ideal candidate will have experience driving operational effectiveness and improving claim lifecycle outcomes through data-informed decisions.WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? Act as primary litigation support for insured claims (e.g., trucking accident litigation), overseeing claim lifecycle and litigation developments.Coordinate with TPAs to ensure compliance with service agreements, financial reserve accuracy, and settlement authority procedures.Collaborate with outside counsel on litigation strategy, including document preservation, discovery coordination, deposition scheduling, and trial preparation.Lead strategic audits and litigation file reviews to evaluate efficiency, cost management, and legal outcomes.Aggregate and analyze claims metrics, actuarial forecasts, reserve data, and quarterly risk performance reports.Create workflows to ensure proper and timely incident reporting from field representatives and integration with external claim platforms.Collaborate with finance and business units to validate loss reserves and ensure appropriate accrual reporting.Partner with executive and operational leadership to design mitigation strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and benchmark tools.Prepare litigation dashboards and executive presentations synthesizing liability trends, claim valuation, and external performance metrics. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Education and Experience: Associate’s degree required.Paralegal certification or Bachelor’s preferred.5 years of experience in a corporate legal environment or insurance claims setting, preferably in the logistics or transportation industry.Familiarity with claims lifecycle, including TPA management and actuarial collaboration.Preferred:Experience with multinational corporations.Experience with litigation involving trucking or general liability claims.Demonstrated success in multi-jurisdictional litigation coordination and/or claims oversight.Prior exposure to actuarial practices related to forecasting, reserving, or budgeting.Knowledge and Skills:High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with claims systems (e.g., RiskConnect, Stars).Excellent written and verbal communication.Highly organized, adaptable, and autonomous.Preferred:Familiarity with legal databases, reporting tools, and litigation tracking systems.Collaborative mindset with the ability to synthesize complex legal issues for cross-functional stakeholders.Ability to streamline litigation data and transform insights into tactical improvements.Familiarity with legal tech platforms and automation tools.Demonstrated initiative in creating knowledge-sharing resources or legal templates.Interpersonal and Communication Skills:Clear and concise reporting with the ability to present to executive stakeholders.Ability to interact effectively with finance, legal, and insurance professionals across geographiesAutonomous, efficient, and process-driven.Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and documentation skills.Confident and professional presence in executive-level discussions.WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a competitive benefits packageWe are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.ABOUT TOMORROW We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.
Created: 2025-07-04