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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago

Claims Mgr Court Prep Torts

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $125K/yr

15+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for managing personnel who provide litigation support in a high-volume of personal injury and property damage lawsuits. The Claims Manager Court Prep Torts works closely with the Assistant General Counsel and litigation attorneys to implement defense strategies and ensure timely completion of trial preparations and court appearances.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Train, develop and manage personnel who assist staff attorneys and outside counsel obtain evidence critical to the defense of a high-volume of personal injury and/or property damage lawsuits

Manage staff assignments and evaluate results to ensure that discovery, trial preparation and assistance during trial are completed timely, efficiently and effectively to promote desired litigation outcomes

Accompany defense counsel to court to provide assistance during various stages of litigation, including settlement conferences and trials

Analyze litigation files and manage personnel to ensure that liability and damages exposures are accurately accessed

Make appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations and identify potential subrogation opportunities

Directly settle and manage personnel who settle lawsuits within approved settlement authority limits

Review and draft reports for senior management, including pre- and post- note of issue litigation reports and settlement memos

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

Extensive administrative responsibilities

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

Claims handling experienceTorts negligence lawMedical claim evaluationNegotiation techniquesMicrosoft Office SuiteOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and experience in liability claims, investigations and adjustment of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity

A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and/or experience

At least 15 years claims handling experience

Extensive knowledge of torts negligence law and medical claim evaluation and insurance adjusting industry

Excellent oral and written communication skills and negotiation techniques required with proven results

Proven ability to assess and prioritize a large volume of bodily injury and/or property damage claims

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

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

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