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Staff Claims Examiner, Litigation

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 29, 2026
What to Expect The Staff Claims Examiner is responsible for managing high-exposure, complex, and litigated claims, including catastrophic injuries, excess limit exposures, and high-profile cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling auto insurance claims (and or commercial/homeowner lines), a solid understanding of litigation processes, and a proven ability to negotiate settlements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely and fair resolution of complex claims while adhering to legal standards and best practices, with a strong focus on customer service and protecting the interests of both insureds and the company. High prior individual settlement authority is highly sought after. What You'll Do ManageanddirectclaimresolutionwithDefenseCounsel,ourInsureds,andkeepthemanagementteamapprisedofsignificantupdates Managecomplexcoverageissues,excesslimitexposures,catastrophicinjuries,high-profilecases,andlitigatedclaims,withafocusoncustomerservice Communicatewithpolicyholders,adjusters,leadership,legalcounsel,andotherrelevantstakeholderstoresolveclaims Maintainaccuraterecordsofclaimsandensurecompliancewithstate/federalregulations Attendmediationsand/ortrials,representingthecompany'sinterestsandensuringalignmentwithlegalstrategies Assessthecostofdefenseversusindemnity,analyzingfinancialandlegalimplicationstosupportstrategicdecision-makingwhileprotectingtheinsuredsand/orthecompany'sinterests Providestrategicdirectiontodefensecounsel,negotiatetimelyandfairsettlements,overseelossadjustmentexpenses,andofferactionablerecommendationstotheclaimsmanagementteamonsettlementordefensestrategies What You'll Bring 10+yearsofauto, homeowner, or commerical liability claims experience requried, 2+ years of insurance defense work prefered Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, law degree preferred Licensed to practice law in the state of California prefered Extensiveexperiencewithhigh exposurebodilyinjury,commercialliability,orhomeowners'litigation Priorhighsettlementauthority Prior experiencementoringjuniorexaminers/adjustersorprovidingtechnicalguidanceoncomplexfiles Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program