Senior disability claims consultant managing litigated claims and escalated cases for Sun Life’s financial security business. Representing the company in legal proceedings and guiding complex case management.
Responsibilities
Proactively manage a block of litigated disability claims and other escalated cases
Apply Sun Life resolution strategies to claims to serve clients and drive financial outcomes
Manage litigated cases using expert disability and litigation management skills
Represent Sun Life at mediations, examinations for discovery, pre-trials, trials, grievance arbitrations, and other judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings
Instruct legal counsel on final disposition of litigated claims
Handle escalated matters thoroughly, timely, and effectively
Provide leadership in complex case management
Build knowledge of litigation management strategies and improve quality outcomes
Partner with the Manager, Disability Litigation and the litigation management team
Create and deliver presentations to disability claims operations
Build relationships with legal services, disability claims operations, stakeholders, customers, and plan sponsors
Identify process improvements and issues requiring follow-up within disability operations
Help prioritize work to meet customer expectations
Coach and mentor other team members
Requirements
At least 5 years of recent disability case management experience
Excellent knowledge of disability case management strategies
Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office knowledge
Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent listening skills and capacity for empathy
Ability to deal with stressful situations
Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to understand and explain new concepts
Ability to objectively review information and all aspects of files/situations
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Demonstrated ability to negotiate
Ability to travel; valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
Ability to work from a Sun Life office location
Flexibility in working hours
Bilingualism in French and English, oral and written, required for Quebec positions
Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience is an asset
Knowledge of litigation case management strategies is an asset
Strong negotiation skills are an asset
Benefits
Access to short-term assignments or ‘Gigs’ across the organization
A collaborative and interactive team environment
Charitable giving through the You Give, We Give program, with contribution matching in many cases
Care Days for self-care or care of others
Sick Days
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually
Accommodation available during the application process
Potential participation in discretionary incentive plans for eligible employees
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