The Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) invites interest in the position of Litigation Specialist. IRMA is a highly respected intergovernmental agency consisting of 71 Northeastern Illinois public entities that provides high-quality risk management services to its members, including customized public entity coverage that is one of the most comprehensive programs available; long-term stability in pricing and membership; flexible deductibles and an exceptional in-house claims department.
The Litigation Specialist supports the organization’s liability claims and litigation management functions by providing legal oversight and guidance on litigated matters. Core responsibilities include managing complex litigated claims from assignment through resolution, including participation in mediations, settlement conferences, and depositions. Review litigation files and briefs, advise claims staff on legal issues, coordinate with attorneys, evaluate legal exposure, and monitor compliance with litigation guidelines and legal budgets. Additionally, this role tracks emerging legal, legislative, and regulatory developments, providing updates to the organization to help promote a proactive and consistent litigation strategy that effectively mitigates risk. This position serves as a key strategic partner to executive leadership by identifying emerging risks, analyzing claims and litigation trends, assessing financial and operational impacts, and recommending initiatives to reduce losses and improve member outcomes.
Candidates must possess excellent attention to detail, strong legal judgement, knowledge of public entity liability, and familiarity with utilizing legal software and tools. This position requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to effectively handle complex legal matters. Additionally, this person must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, Excel, etc. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task consistently. Candidate must have a degree in law (or a related field), active license to practice law in the State of Illinois and current good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and a minimum of five years of experience in the field. Competitive benefits include a pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, health and life insurance, a generous time off schedule, and a hiring salary range of $100,000 - $150,000, depending on qualifications.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Amy Aguirre at amya@irmarisk.org.