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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 23 hours ago

Claims Examiner Series - Law

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $72K/yr

4+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Claims Examiner/Senior Claims Examiner to manage personal injury and property damage claims. The role involves investigating claims, assessing liability and damages, and preparing reports while working closely with legal counsel and management.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Investigate accidents with an eye toward developing effective litigation strategies and liability theories to defeat suits brought against MTA and its agencies and prepare files for trial, coordinating with staff attorneys and outside counsel for any litigation preparation or investigation required

Review pending cases and prepare reports summarizing the case, liability and damages exposures, reserve recommendations, settlement value, potential subrogation opportunities and identify allegations or information that warrant further investigation

Prepare to settle claims and suits with claimants and/or their counsel within approved settlement authority limits

Consult with management on outstanding discovery for heavy-exposure cases and will assist staff attorneys and outside counsel in obtaining documents

Communicate with outside counsel, preparing files for assignment to them and may conduct statutory hearings, may conduct up investigation on "Quick Response" accidents and may appear in court to assist staff attorneys and outside counsel with trial

Qualification

Claims adjusting experienceInvestigation skillsReport writingMicrosoft Office SuiteComputer research proficiencyPrioritize workInterpersonal communicationOral communicationWritten communication

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or

A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent and four years of full-time experience investigating and settling liability claims

One (1) year of permanent service in the title of Claim Examiner

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of paid experience in claims adjusting work from a common carrier or other transportation company, insurance company, governmental agency or law office, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity

A four-year high school diploma and seven (7) years of satisfactory, full-time paid experience as described in above, at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; or a satisfactory equivalent

Strong computer skills and excellent problem-solving abilities are required

Proven ability to assess and prioritize a large volume of work

General computer proficiency

Computer research proficiency using internet and other computer resources

Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook

Excellent interpersonal communication

Excellent oral and written communication

Prior claims handling experience required strongly desired

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees