The Tort Division is seeking a Claim Specialists Level
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
Due to the imminent release of Claim Specialist Civil Service List, Exam# 4032, candidates MUST be permanent in the civil service title of Claim Specialist to be considered for the position or be reachable for appointment once the Claim Specialist Civil Service certified list is released.