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Insurance Bad Faith Discovery Analyst

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Hybrid or Remote depending on location.

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered. We are open to candidates throughout the United States with property, auto, and bad faith litigation discovery experience strongly preferred.

Job Summary

The Discovery Analyst II is responsible for the records management function within the Suits Against the Exchanges (SAE) group which includes acquisition and administration of documents and evidence from all functions and levels of the organization on highly involved and complex litigated matters. Handling the assignment of the more difficult cases to manage collection of large amounts of documents, as well as identifying witnesses on unique topics. Expected to analyze documents and exercise discretion with limited instruction from the SAE Discovery Counsel, SAE Counsel, and Litigation Specialists. Working in conjunction with SAE Counsel, Discovery Counsel, and Litigation Specialists, incumbent uses various tools and systems (e.g. Discovery Library, ProLaw documentation system, Deposition Bank) to establish which entity is responsible for handling suits against the Exchanges and to obtain documents needed by defense counsel to defend the Exchanges. In addition to reporting tasks from ProLaw, Discovery Library, Legal X, and other systems, the Discovery Analyst II is accountable for supporting the Claims Legal Services Administrative Supervisor and Discovery Attorney on discovery functions and assumes responsibility for determining as well as assigning discovery in litigation relating to the Exchanges on highly involved and complex litigated matters as outlined above.

Essential Job Functions

  • Works directly with SAE attorneys, Discovery Counsel, and Litigation Specialists to locate and produce responsive documents, process improvement analysis, and communicate with outside business units to obtain information for the defense of the Exchanges on highly involved and complex litigated matters.
  • Analyze documents and exercise discretion with limited instruction from the SAE Discovery Counsel, SAE Counsel, and Litigation Specialists.
  • In addition to tracking as well as coding and storing documents in the Discovery Library, also responsible for obtaining and reviewing copies of deposition transcripts and maintaining them.
  • Operates in tandem with defense counsel around the country, SAE attorneys and the Claims organization to obtain & evaluate data relevant to the defense of suits against the Exchanges on highly involved and complex litigated matters.
  • Assures maintenance and updating of computerized litigation management systems and performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of three years’ experience in records management. The preferred candidate will have a Paralegal Certificate.

Experience Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and ProLaw (Siebel based file management system). Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals. Strong internal and external customer service ethics focusing on identifying as well as implementing solutions to complex business and legal challenges. Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing and lifting and/or carrying 25 lbs. ma ximum, bending, talking, hearing, driving, seeing, speaking and traveling.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $68,640 - $107,250
    o CO Only: $63,200 - $92,730 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $63,200 - $99,220
    o MA Only: $63,200 - $99,220 
  • o MD Only: $63,200 - $99,220
    o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $63,200 - $107,250 
             o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $67,440 - $92,730 
    o WA Only:  $77,969 - $112,750 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com

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