Claim Specialist, Level 1 - Affirmative Litigation

Job Overview

The NYC Law Department is seeking a qualified Claim Specialist Level 1 for its affirmative litigation division to handle insurance matters.

• Promptly analyze cases for insurance coverage based on tort plaintiff notices of claim and complaints alleging causes of action such as death, personal injury and property damage.
• Identify other potential parties with insurance coverage.
• Obtain and analyze required documents and evidence regarding insurance coverage possibilities, including contracts, insurance clauses, indemnification clauses and permits.
• Review in the first instance and analyze cases involving claims allegedly caused by contractors responsible for traffic signals or traffic lights, homeless shelters, foster care providers, SCA projects, school maintenance, school buses, and other high exposure complex matters.
• Review, analyze and provide a second look at cases in which Torts has been unsuccessful in obtaining coverage.
• Tender to insurance companies, explain basis for coverage claim and negotiate directly with insurers for coverage.
• When takeover is obtained, prepare files for transfer to outside insurance counsel, work with counsel to obtain witnesses, documents and evidence for counsel handling tort cases and monitor cases.
• When coverage is denied, prepare files for assignment to in-house attorneys and provide support for attorneys in declaratory judgment actions.
• Respond promptly to coverage requests from tort trial attorneys seeking coverage possibilities prior to trial.
• Maintain familiarity with insurance law regarding additional insureds, notice provisions, discounts, policy provisions and exclusions.
• Attend meetings, training sessions and classes addressing insurance coverage issues.
• Provide advice and information to Law Department employees in all divisions on coverage issues and case status.
• Perform physical activities such as lifting and carrying files and boxes; climbing stairs; traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files.
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Preferred Candidate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Very good organizational skills.
• Ability to use discretion when handling sensitive, confidential documents and information.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Minimum Qualifications
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and two years of full‑time satisfactory experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss; or
• A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above.
55‑a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional

Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

$48,206.00 – $76,972.00