The Tort Division is seeking permanent Claim Specialists. This position encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of supervisory legal assistant staff, attorneys, and/or higher level staff which may include but is not limited to the following:

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 preparing and processing subpoenas, motions, affidavits, legal notices and /or other forms and papers which related to legal proceedings and transactions.

Assist in obtaining, reviewing, updating and maintaining physical and electronic case files.

Obtains, collects, assembles, and reviews records and data for attorneys.

Perform legal research as well as database and site searches.

Submit, obtains and files documents from various courts and/or City agencies throughout the City.

May 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.

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.

Due to the current civil service list, all applicants MUST be permanent in the civil servant title of Claim Specialist. Preferred candidates will have an educational background in U.S. Law, U.S. Legal Studies, U.S. Paralegal Studies, U.S. Political Science, and/or experience in paralegal (legal assistant) services involving the American legal system. Preferred candidates will also have excellent interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. Very good organizational and computer skills (good working knowledge of the MS Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word). Proficiency in LexisNexis, Lexis Advance, Adobe Acrobat, and Court-related sites is a plus. Candidates should be able to use discretion when handling sensitive, confidential documents and information and have the ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. If you wish to learn about the 55-a Program, please visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page.

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.

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.