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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Claims Manager - Law/Torts

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for managing transportation in New York City, and they are seeking a Claims Manager for their Law Division. This position is responsible for overseeing the investigation and adjustment of bodily injury and property damage claims, managing personnel, and ensuring claims are prepared for litigation.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Directly handle and manage personnel who conduct accident investigations, adjust, and prepare for litigation a high volume of personal injury and/or property damage claims brought against MTA agencies. Review claims and relevant factual and medical records and varied technical information, accurately assess liability and damages exposures, make appropriate investigative assignments and supervise results, review and make appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations, identify potential subrogation opportunities. Directly settle, and manage personnel who settle, claims and suits with claimants and their counsel within approved settlement authority limits

Serve as liaison between the torts department and operational departments, vendors and outside counsel

Supervise statutory hearings and emergency investigations, making sure both are accomplished in a timely manner

Prepare reports for senior management

Consult with senior management on outstanding discovery for heavy-exposure cases and assist staff attorneys and outside counsel in obtaining relevant evidence

Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Dept. in whatever manner as required by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel - Torts

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team

Perform other duties as assigned by senior management

Qualification

Liability claims managementTorts negligence lawSupervisory experienceMedical record analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsIndependent workCollaborative work

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

At least five (5) years' experience in liability claims, investigations, and adjustment, of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

Extensive knowledge of torts negligence law and insurance adjusting industry is required

Demonstrated ability to analyze medical records and varied technical information

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and settle claims and lawsuits directly with claimants or their counsel

Excellent oral and written communication skills required

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Excel

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of NYCT bus and subway operations is strongly preferred

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

At least ten (10) years' experience in liability claims, investigations and adjustment, of which two (4) years must have been in a supervisory capacity or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs

New York’s 529 College Saving Plan

Municipal Credit Union

NYC Transportation pass

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