Washington State Department of Labor & Industries · 4 hours ago
L&I Subrogation Specialist (Program Specialist 3)
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$59K/yr - $79K/yr
2+ years expThe Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is seeking a Subrogation Specialist to analyze crime victim’s tort claims and represent the Crime Victims Compensation Program in mediations. The role involves performing legal research, negotiating settlements, and managing collections on behalf of the program.
Information Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and analyze claims to determine appropriate recovery actions
Request and process settlement documents related to first party, third party, and/or civil recovery from attorneys or insurance companies. Review the settlement release to ensure the department's right to restitution is not compromised
Negotiate with multiple insurance companies, (auto, life, homeowners and medical) to recover benefits paid by CVCP
Perform legal research, interpret RCW 7.68, case law, legal opinions and court rules supporting CVCP's right to recovery
Administers basic math calculations accurately and specified mathematical formulas to determine amounts of the settlement and how it will be distributed for attorney fees and costs, the victim's and CVCP's share of the settlement and any remaining balances that can be used to offset future claim expenses
Resolves any remaining issues that can delay the settlement with the attorney, victim or insurer(s)
Evaluate factual and legal issues of liability (tort and case law) and determine whether to approve settlements that do not fully reimburse claim expenses, or whether to exercise discretionary authority to compromise CVCP's lien or negotiate settlement action with attorneys and insurers
Issue first and third-party Order and Notices confirming the settlement distribution to the victim's attorney or unrepresented victims and monitors the case for payment of CVCP's share of the settlement
Issues lien letters to insurers and attorneys notifying them to CVCP’s lien for expenses paid on claims and CVCP's right to recovery
Issues requests for restitution from criminal offenders to the victims/witness advocates with the prosecuting attorney's office
Qualification
Required
Paralegal Certification from an approved paralegal program, or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Two years of experience in legal or insurance setting involving complex claims or personal injury issues
Preferred
Two (2) years or more dealing with subrogation, restitution, and collections
Knowledge of RCW 7.68.050 and RCW 9.94A.753
Benefits
Teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position
Flexible custom work schedules
A generous retirement package
Company
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
The diverse programs that make up the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) share a common purpose: safety, protection and economic opportunity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mukesh D.
Chief Technology Officer
Audrey Dorsey
Chief Administrative Officer
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