Sr Claims Adjuster-Litigation

Headquarterssenior

Finance & AccountingClaims Adjuster

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Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews and evaluates claim files for liability exposure. Upon receipt of a lawsuit, determines DART's best strategy in defense of the suit.

Technical Tools

Finance & AccountingClaims Adjuster

Pay Range:

$61,774.00 - $101,927.00

Country:

United States of America

Address:

1401 PACIFIC AVE

City:

DALLAS, TX 75202

FLSA:

Exempt

Professionals:

02 - Professional (EEO-4-United States of America), 2D - Professionals - Business (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Manages complex, high exposure claims and lawsuits arising out of Dallas Area Rapid Transit operations to obtain the most cost effective and beneficial outcome.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews and evaluates claim files for liability exposure. Upon receipt of a lawsuit, determines DART's best strategy in defense of the suit.
Directs attorney involvement early on to properly develop a defense or resolution strategy that is in the best interest of DART.
Performs on-site investigations, when necessary, to obtain information needed to determine liability and to document the basis of DART's position on contested claims that result in litigation.
Evaluates all relevant expenses and analyzes lawsuits to develop a framework for resolution to develop a basis for settlement negotiations. Prepares reports with recommendations for disposition of claims to the Manager, Liability Claims. Settles claims within delegated authority levels. Prepares management reports as needed.
Presents settlement recommendations and requests for authority to the Manager, Liability Claims or Claims Committee when necessary. Reports must contain a summary of the facts, appraisals, and validated damages that were used to develop a settlement recommendation.
Attends mediations, trials and depositions as DART's representative and actively participates with attorney and mediator to obtain the most beneficial outcome for DART
Communicates with claimants, attorneys, witnesses, DART employees and any other relevant party and accurately documents these communications. Takes recorded statements when necessary.
Provides attorney with financial authority, when appropriate, to resolve lawsuits prior to trial.
Maintains accurate calendar and diary system to reflect all mediations, depositions, hearings and trials using RMIS. Works closely with DART attorney and Legal staff to maintain current legal status of all suits.
Actively participates in training of new employees and mentors less experienced adjusters.
Assumes the role of interim Manager, Liability Claims when authorized. Oversees time sensitive matters and makes sure daily activities are performed as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Headquarters

On-site at the office

Who can apply

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About this job

Pay per year: $61,774–$101,927 a year; 10% above the $74,150 median for Claims Adjuster jobs on Jobera (181 salaries).
Posted: 1 day ago
Employer: has 40 open jobs on Jobera.