Remote Employment Specialist Jobs
Remote employment specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in workforce development, nonprofit services, disability support, and behavioral health, at remote-first organizations and distributed teams that need case management and job placement expertise from entry-level coordinators to senior specialists. Employers hiring remotely right now include Gallagher, Pacific Clinics, and Helen Keller Services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Salary: Up to $142,000 per year, dependent upon experience
The Senior Claims Specialist within GB Specialty is responsible for managing moderately complex Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims. This role manages the full claim life cycle, including coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation, and resolution, while ensuring claims are handled in accordance with client expectations, policy obligations, and regulatory requirements.
How you'll make an impact
- Analyzes coverage and settles moderately complex claims in Employment Practices Liaility.
- Generally, incumbent does not work on workers’ compensation claims.
- Able to manage the full-life cycle of all assigned claims files.
- Analyzes coverage and determines defense obligations.
- Under minimal supervision, conducts thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend appropriate settlement strategies and action plans.
- Creates reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.
- Negotiates settlements with clients, client attorneys, and Public Adjusters.
- Interacts extensively with various parties involved in the claims process, and may recommend retaining the advice of outside experts as necessary.
- Prepares reserve and settlement authority requests for client and carrier approval.
- May act as a client advocate with carriers to ensure proper claims handling, including any necessary scoping, estimating, and addressing of coverage.
- Has a solid understanding of claims processing and the insurance brokerage business.
- Has a basic understanding of the terminology and case law associated with professional liability claims.
- Handles claims consistent with clients’ and corporate policies, procedures and best practices and in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
- Incumbents at this level should be able to work at full caseload capacity
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years related claims experience required.
- Prior experience working within the applicable specialty claims area or demonstrated ability to handle unique/challenging claims issues.
- Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled or able to obtain the licenses/certification per local requirements.
- Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.
- Computer experience with related claims and business software.
- JD highly preferred
- Licensed Attorney highly preferred.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities, serve clients, negotiate, effectively communicate verbally and in writing and embrace new challenges.
- Analytical skill necessary to make decisions and resolve issues inherent in handling of claims.
- Ability to successfully negotiate the settlement and disposition of claims including the ability to interpret related documentation.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
Overview
Salary: Up to $142,000 per year, dependent upon experience
The Senior Claims Specialist within GB Specialty is responsible for managing moderately complex Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims. This role manages the full claim life cycle, including coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation, and resolution, while ensuring claims are handled in accordance with client expectations, policy obligations, and regulatory requirements.
How you'll make an impact
- Analyzes coverage and settles moderately complex claims in Employment Practices Liaility.
- Generally, incumbent does not work on workers’ compensation claims.
- Able to manage the full-life cycle of all assigned claims files.
- Analyzes coverage and determines defense obligations.
- Under minimal supervision, conducts thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend appropriate settlement strategies and action plans.
- Creates reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.
- Negotiates settlements with clients, client attorneys, and Public Adjusters.
- Interacts extensively with various parties involved in the claims process, and may recommend retaining the advice of outside experts as necessary.
- Prepares reserve and settlement authority requests for client and carrier approval.
- May act as a client advocate with carriers to ensure proper claims handling, including any necessary scoping, estimating, and addressing of coverage.
- Has a solid understanding of claims processing and the insurance brokerage business.
- Has a basic understanding of the terminology and case law associated with professional liability claims.
- Handles claims consistent with clients’ and corporate policies, procedures and best practices and in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
- Incumbents at this level should be able to work at full caseload capacity
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years related claims experience required.
- Prior experience working within the applicable specialty claims area or demonstrated ability to handle unique/challenging claims issues.
- Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled or able to obtain the licenses/certification per local requirements.
- Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.
- Computer experience with related claims and business software.
- JD highly preferred
- Licensed Attorney highly preferred.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities, serve clients, negotiate, effectively communicate verbally and in writing and embrace new challenges.
- Analytical skill necessary to make decisions and resolve issues inherent in handling of claims.
- Ability to successfully negotiate the settlement and disposition of claims including the ability to interpret related documentation.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote employment specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field
- Experience conducting job readiness assessments and developing individualized employment plans
- Knowledge of WIOA, vocational rehabilitation programs, or workforce development systems
- Proficiency with case management software and documentation in compliance with program standards
- Strong knowledge of local labor market conditions, employer outreach, and job development
- Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential preferred
Tips for Your Remote Employment Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote employment specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings fill quickly, so checking regularly and applying as soon as a role goes live gives you a real advantage.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote employment specialist employers prioritize written communication because most client coordination and team updates happen over email, case management platforms, or messaging tools. Demonstrate this in your cover letter by writing clearly and concisely, with no need for follow-up clarification.
Document remote caseload management experience
Hiring managers want proof you can manage clients, deadlines, and outcomes without in-person oversight. Quantify your caseload size, placement rates, or retention outcomes in your resume. If you used specific platforms like virtual case note systems or telehealth tools, name them explicitly.
Prepare for video-based remote interviews
Remote employment specialist interviews almost always happen over video. Test your audio, camera, and background before the call. Have your case examples ready in a concise format, since interviewers will probe how you handle client crises, caseload prioritization, and employer outreach without on-site support.
Remote Employment Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote employment specialist job?
Target organizations that run distributed workforce programs, such as nonprofits with national reach, remote-first staffing firms, and government-contracted vocational rehabilitation providers. Remote employers screen for self-direction, detailed written communication, and the ability to manage caseloads without in-person supervision. Candidates who highlight experience with virtual case notes, telehealth or video-based client meetings, and digital job development tools stand out from the competition.
Which companies hire remote employment specialists?
Remote employment specialist roles are posted by Gallagher, Pacific Clinics, and Helen Keller Services and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These tend to be remote-first nonprofits, national workforce development contractors, and distributed behavioral health organizations that deliver employment services to clients across multiple states.
Can you get a remote employment specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage a caseload independently from day one. Nonprofit organizations and state-contracted workforce programs are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. Showing volunteer case coordination, internship placement work, or completed certifications in vocational rehabilitation or career coaching helps close the experience gap.
Do you need a degree for remote employment specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prefer a bachelor's degree in human services, social work, counseling, or a related field, but demonstrated caseload management experience and results often carry equal weight. Certifications in workforce development or vocational rehabilitation, combined with a history of measurable placement outcomes, can substitute for a formal degree at a number of organizations.
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