The Claims Litigation Senior Analyst independently manages property damage and personal injury claims, including complex and disputed cases. This role partners closely with internal teams and legal counsel to investigate claims, support litigation, and ensure compliance. The position involves decision-making on claim outcomes, negotiations, and protecting the company’s reputation. It also supports reporting, regulatory requirements, and provides guidance to internal stakeholders on claims-related matters.
Why This Role Matters
Protects the company’s financial and reputational risk through effective claims handling, investigations, and settlements.
Serves as a critical link between legal, customers, and internal teams to ensure compliant, efficient, and strategic claim resolution.
What You Will Do
Manage end-to-end handling of property damage and personal injury claims, including complex and disputed cases.
Investigate claims by gathering facts, coordinating with internal teams, and supporting tire/product analyses.
Partner with in-house and external counsel on litigation, discovery, document production, and subpoenas.
Make claim decisions (approvals/denials), set reserves, and negotiate settlements with claimants or attorneys.
Act as the primary contact for claimants and legal representatives, ensuring clear and professional communication.
Maintain accurate claims data, support reporting and regulatory compliance, and advise internal teams on claims-related matters.
What We Are Looking For
Bachelors degree with 3 or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal and/or claims manager (in a large manufacturing corporation - Desired) or in lieu of degree 8 or more years of experience in claims management
Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions and responsibilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted partnerships across legal and business teams.
Solid legal acumen in property damage and personal injury claims, including proficiency with claims management and litigation systems.
Highly motivated and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years as a litigation paralegal and/or claims manager
- Or, 8+ years of experience in claims management in lieu of a degree
- Experience in a large manufacturing corporation
- Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trusted partnerships across legal and business teams
- Legal acumen in property damage and personal injury claims
- Proficiency with claims management and litigation systems
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and some materials describe automatic contributions and matching that can meaningfully boost savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage commonly spans medical, prescription, dental and vision, paired with wellness resources such as the GoodLife program and an EAP.
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Insights
What We Do
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
