FOR LAW DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY (INTERNAL):

This position, in the Bronx Tort Division, encompasses responsible work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of higher level staff and/or attorneys.

Under supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs professional work of ordinary difficulty in the field of claims investigation and adjustment. The candidate will supervise staff through the various stages of legal proceedings and perform various types of duties including, but not limited to the following:

Supervise and train staff in the functions of their position.

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

Investigate and assist in the preparation for trials including securing witnesses, processing authorizations, and requesting relevant agency records.

Assist pre-trial investigators to ensure depositions are ready to go forward.

Review and prepare responses to court orders.

Assist pre-trial investigators to request and obtain agency records.

Assist Intake unit with discovery requests and follow-up.

Serve as liaisons for various projects.

Prepare e-forms for surveillance, medical and non-medical experts.

Performing routine administrative duties when necessary including: photocopying, filing, scanning, archiving, prepare abstracts, closing papers, and data entry.

Prepare and submit evaluations of staff.

Assist with interviews for new Claims Specialist/Paralegal and hiring pools.

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While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In order to be considered for the position:
1. Candidates must currently be permanent in the title of Claim Specialist
2. Candidates must be Law Department employees

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Promotions are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval

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TO APPLY: Please click on the "Apply Now" button.

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.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

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.