Position: Dallas County – Claims Evaluator – Civil (Grade G)
Brief Description: Receives, reviews, evaluates and investigates claims against Dallas County to determine cause and extent of damages and negotiates (adjusts) and makes recommendations involving county owned property and vehicles and makes recommendations regarding the settlement of claims with involvement from the civil attorneys of the District Attorney’s Office as appropriate, including assisting in risk management (workers compensation) subrogation.
Detailed Description: Conducts initial processing on claims against Dallas County including claims regarding jails and inmates, MH/MR death cases, workers compensation subrogation and other claims to determine Dallas County’s liability. Authority to settle claims of less than $1,000 and makes recommendations regarding settlement of claims in excess of $1,000 and identifies third party situations and seeks third party subrogation. Investigates accidents involving county-owned vehicles and/or property and determines the extent of any injuries and damages (including review of medical records, billing, pharmacy, etc.) Investigates how, when, where, and why incidents occurred. Appraises vehicles. Assists in the development, communication, and implementation of risk management programs which include safety procedures and procedures for claim and accident reporting procedures. Coordinates with the HR department’s workers compensation specialist regarding the investigation of Workers’ Compensation subrogation claims to determine extent and cause of injuries and makes recommendations or assists in negotiating settlement. Compiles data and prepares reports as directed by supervisors. Assists the District Attorney’s Civil section in trial preparation as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business, Risk, Criminal Justice or in a job-related field of study. Three (3) years’ experience in evaluating, adjusting and negotiating claims, civil litigation, and/or insurance defense investigation required. Licensed Texas Adjustor. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Must pass criminal background investigation.
Annual Salary Range: $65,624.00 – $81,785.60 – (commensurate with qualifications and experience) plus benefits.
Submit resumes and cover letters to:
Tammy Bowen, Office Manager
Dallas County District Attorney’s Office
Records Building
500 Elm Street, Suite 6300
Dallas, Texas 75202
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.