Claims Mgr Court Prep Torts

Description

This position is responsible for the management of personnel who provide litigation support in a high-volume of personal injury and/or property damage lawsuits brought against MTA agencies. Works closely with Assistant General Counsel and litigation attorneys to facilitate the implementation of defense strategies designed to achieve favorable litigation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and manage personnel who assist staff attorneys and outside counsel obtain evidence critical to the defense of a high-volume of personal injury and/or property damage lawsuits.
• Manage staff assignments and evaluate results to ensure that discovery, trial preparation and assistanceduring trial are completed timely, efficiently and effectively to promote desired litigation outcomes.
• Accompany defense counsel to court to provide assistance during various stages of litigation, includingsettlement conferences and trials.
• Analyze litigation files and manage personnel to ensure that liability and damages exposures are accuratelyaccessed.
• Make appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations and identify potential subrogation opportunities.
• Directly settle and manage personnel who settle lawsuits within approved settlement authority limits.
• Review and draft reports for senior management, including pre- and post- note of issue litigation reports andsettlement memos.
• Serve as liaison between the torts department and operational departments, vendors and outside counsel.
• Extensive administrative responsibilities.
• Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Dept. in whatever manner as required by the General Counseland Deputy General Counsel - Torts.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

Education And Experience

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and experience in liability claims, investigations and adjustment of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Desired Skills

• At least 15 years claims handling experience.
• Extensive knowledge of torts negligence law and medical claim evaluation and insurance adjusting industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and negotiation techniques required with proven results.
• Proven ability to assess and prioritize a large volume of bodily injury and/or property damage claims.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and settle lawsuits directly with plaintiffs or their counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze medical records and varied technical information.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Excel.

Other Information

• Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
• Equal Employment Opportunity
  MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
• The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.