This position encompasses responsible work consisting of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of higher level staff and/or attorneys. Under supervision of same, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs professional work of ordinary difficulty in the field of claims investigation. The candidate will also supervise staff performing tasks consistent with the above, through the various stages of the litigation process and perform various types of duties including, but not limited to the following: Supervise and train staff in the functions of their position, investigate and assist in the preparation of cases including, but not limited to, pre-and post-note matters, and trials; secure evidence by interviewing interested parties, witnesses, officers and other persons involved; assist attorneys by reading materials related to litigation and preparing and processing subpoenas, motions, responses to the Case Scheduling Order, affidavits, legal notices and/or other forms and papers, which relate to legal proceedings; preparing discovery materials for production and exchange; conduct file reviews and provide guidance regarding the proper handling of cases to staff; request documents in response to Notices to Admit, Notices to Discovery and Inspection and motions; contact City Agencies and other governmental units; draft letters and communicating via email/phone with adversaries, attorneys representing the City and City agencies; obtain, collect, assemble, and review records and data; photocopying; check and update Law Manager and Hotdocs; monitor assignments; assist in obtaining, reviewing, updating and maintaining physical and electronic case files in file site; conduct routine meetings with staff to monitor and adjust training needs; perform routine administrative duties including but not limited to: photocopying, filing, scanning, archiving, and data entry, when necessary. Some of the physical activities performed and environmental conditions experienced include but not limited to lifting and carrying boxes and files and performing on-site inspections.
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.
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 the interview.
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.