Liability Claims Specialist (department Of Risk Management)

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Responsible for managing public liability exposures, including claims filed against, settlement negotiations, recovery of damages, and the oversight of vendors and contract insurance requirements.

Contributes to the financial oversight of the self-insurance fund, developing and resolving claims, and reporting on liability exposure to leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical, legal, and actuarial principles involved in claims management and public liability.

• Ability to assess the financial impact of claims and adjust reserves accordingly.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and specialized claims management software for tracking, organizing, and reporting data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and procedural issues clearly.

• Ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.

• Ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and

• Two (2) years in claims management, public liability, or directly related experience

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience organizing and directing activity related to litigated claims

• Experience negotiating claims recoveries (subrogation)

• Experience with public sector claims management

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Deferred Compensation Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

• Voluntary Benefits

• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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