Workers Compensation Subrogation Specialist

Workers Compensation Subrogation Specialist

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. Our brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing advanced training and technology.

As an integral member of the Claims team, you will investigate, coordinate, and evaluate the legal liability of parties involved in Workers' Compensation claims. You will work closely with claims personnel, clients, and other parties to obtain necessary information for subrogation recovery opportunities, develop evidence, and pursue recoveries in accordance with legal statutes, policy provisions, and client guidelines.

• Conduct investigation to determine a claim’s subrogation potential and pursue appropriate recovery.
• Identify, investigate, and gather proper information to support recovery opportunities in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare materials and documentation on unsettled claims for claims professionals, clients, attorneys, collection agencies, and, if appropriate, arbitration.
• Negotiate settlements with responsible parties; if a settlement can’t be reached, direct legal action or arbitration versus potentially responsible parties.
• Maintain active diary to ensure all claims are aggressively pursued.
• Prepare necessary documentation in a timely manner in accordance with state filing requirements.
• Perform subrogation record keeping by maintaining a current status in documents and notes.
• Assemble and analyze data related to subrogation recognition, pursuit, and recovery to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain technical and regulatory expertise; monitor judicial and legislative developments to identify, analyze and communicate changes impacting recovery strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards, and laws applicable to job responsibilities.

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in Workers' Compensation subrogation, automobile, general liability, and property claims handling; multi‑jurisdictional expertise preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology, physical damage repair, and negligence laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; professional designations (CPCU, AIC, etc.) are a plus.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First is committed to providing a drug‑free workplace and will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant fair‑chance ordinances.