Claim Specialist Level 2 -SLED Supervisor - Tort Division

This position, in the Special State Law Enforcement Defense Unit, encompasses responsible work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of higher level staff and/or attorneys. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs professional work of ordinary difficulty in the field of claims investigation and adjustment. Thecandidate will supervise staff through the various stages of legal proceedings and perform various types of duties including, but not limited to the following: Supervise and train staff in the functions of their position. Investigate and assist in the preparation for trial of less serious claims for and against the City. Secures evidence by interviewing interested parties, witnesses, officers and other persons involved. Assist attorneys by reading material and preparing and processing subpoenas, motions, affidavits, legal notices and/or other forms and papers which relate to legal proceedings and transactions. Assist in obtaining, reviewing, updating and maintaining physical and electronic casefiles and log books. Obtains, collects, assembles, and reviews records and data for attorneys. Perform legal research. Submit, obtains and files documents. Check records and request adjournments to various courts. Preparing discovery materials for production. Performing routine administrative duties when necessary including: photocopying, filing, scanning, archiving, data entry, indexing, reserving conference rooms, and managing attorneys' calendars. Some of the physical activities performed and environmental conditions experienced include lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; and traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation, and/or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files.

CLAIM SPECIALIST - 30726

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

2. 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

3. 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

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above.

College education may be substituted for experience as described in “2” or “3” above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of
required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its
educational equivalent.

Preferred Skills

Candidate is strongly preferred to possess a working knowledge of Tort law, excellent organizational, supervisory and writing skills and mastery of Law Manager, HotDocs, Microsoft Office and Outlook, as well as Excel.

55a 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

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.

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