Sr Claims Specialist - New York Job at Amtrak, New York, NY

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  • Amtrak
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Sr Claims Specialist - New York

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our core capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Summary Of Duties

Protect the fiduciary interests of the Corporation through collection efforts, and prompt investigation and administrative handling of personal injury and property damage claims brought by passengers, employees and others.

Essential Functions

Thoroughly investigates liability and damage aspects of accidents/incidents involving reports of personal injury and property damage. Establishes appropriate liability accruals/reserves and assures the claims database is accurate and current. Makes contact with claimants promptly, provides assistance, and monitors medical treatment. Evaluates claims/lawsuits with respect to liability and damages to determine corporate exposure. Accomplishes the fair and equitable disposition of claims and lawsuits by negotiating settlements with claimants and opposing counsel. Assists outside counsel in prosecution/defense of lawsuits filed by and against Amtrak. Must have access to reliable transportation to fulfill work requirements, such as travel to accident and training sites, court appearances, etc. Travels within and outside of assigned territory. Responds to accident sites, as needed, during the day, evening and night, to include participation with Amtrak's Incident Response Team. Perform duties in office and non-office settings (including administrative duties, attendance at trainings, conferences, visits to courthouses and attorney offices, visits to shops, facilities and other Amtrak offices). Occasional work away from home, weekends, holidays, odd days and/or shifts may be required. Maintains liaison with other departments to ensure effective communication and complete cooperation on claims related matters. Ability to exercise discretion while working and communicating in confidential settings with sensitive information.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position must have: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience. Experience in investigation, personal injury claims and litigated claims. Ability to negotiate effectively with claimants, attorneys and involved stakeholders. Ability to attend and pass required training to include RWP training and Claims School. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Familiarity with medical terminology in managing litigation And must be a team player, able to work under stress and maintain professional composure.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years' experience in investigation, personal injury claims and litigated claims. Railroad claims investigation and negotiation experience.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: Interior and external work (including office work, visiting shops and facilities, courthouses and attorney offices) and working in field environment outside with varying weather, noise levels and lighting conditions and uneven walking surfaces including ballast. Mental Demands: Professional fast paced environment. Communicates, comprehends, and responds to statements and instructions, both orally and in writing. Frequently learns new knowledge, skills and tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position. Working Conditions: Must have good visual acuity and hearing capability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job unless other vision or hearing standards are required. Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull loads in accordance with applicable standards. Will be required to bend, stoop, stand and climb in performing daily tasks and activities.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Casual work, Odd job, Work at office, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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