Assistant Manager, 3rd Party Liability & Subrogation

ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans Office; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, vision benefits

Employer funded Pension Plan

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Generous vacation and sick days

Short and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

A benefit plans administration office located in San Francisco is seeking a claims manager to oversee Third-Party Liability and Subrogation claims processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate and have effective decision-making and negotiation skills. This role includes supervising staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory procedures. The position offers a competitive salary between $95,000 to $100,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a legal environment.
• Strong negotiation skills for resolving claims.
• Experience managing staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of Third-Party Liability and Subrogation claims.
• Negotiate subrogation recoveries with insurance carriers.
• Supervise and train support staff.

Skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans administers Pension and Welfare Plan benefits for West Coast active and retired ILWU longshore workers, their dependents and survivors. Our office is located in San Francisco, CA near public transportation.

What you will do

• Conduct due diligence to handle all aspects of Third-Party Liability and Subrogation claims including:
• Initiate correspondence and communication with members, eligible dependents, attorneys, employers, and insurance carriers
• Manage the pursuit and recovery of subrogation claims in a timely manner
• Negotiate subrogation recoveries with carriers, attorneys and other responsible parties
• Oversee the collection and repayment of liens, subrogation and other overpaid benefits
• Manage additional health and welfare benefits administration activities to ensure productivity, quality, and exceptional member service standards
• Assist in ensuring compliance with administrative, operational and regulatory procedures for administration of the Welfare Plans and adherence to Plan documents
• Resolve claim and benefits questions, problems, and complaints received through telephone calls, faxes, or emails from Plan Participants and other Plan staff
• Supervise and train support staff and direct reports
• Projects as assigned by senior management

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate or related education with relevant professional work experience
• Ability to deal effectively with people in a legal oriented environment, including, but not limited to, attorneys, insurance carriers, labor unions and employers
• Strong decision making, negotiation and customer service skills
• Knowledge of laws as they apply to third-party subrogation
• Two years management experience preferred
• Self-motivated, highly organized, able to work independently on multiple cases and projects and deliver results on time
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; critical thinking skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook email, internet applications, and ability to quickly learn in-house technology

What we can offer you

• Annual salary range $95,000 to $100,000
• Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for employees and eligible dependents (HMO or PPO)
• Employer funded Pension Plan
• 401(k) Plan with employer contribution
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• Statutory leave
• Generous vacation, sick days and 14 holidays

Applications for this position must include cover letter; those without a cover letter will not be accepted.No phone calls please.

Email resumes to: [e-mail]

ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans Office is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.