L&I Subrogation Specialist (Program Specialist 3)

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after training

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (CVCP) is seeking a Subrogation Specialist (Program Specialist 3) to analyze tort claims, conduct legal research, negotiate settlements, and perform collections on CVCP recoveries. The role emphasizes clear communication with diverse stakeholders and the ability to interpret complex laws and policies.

Telework options exist after training, with a primary duty station in Tumwater, WA.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and related experience in planning, policy analysis, coordination with public/private agencies, or complex claims.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules and policies to inform decisions is required.
• Knowledge of subrogation, restitution and collections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze claims to determine appropriate recovery actions.
• Process settlement documents from attorneys or insurers and review releases for CVCP’s right to restitution.
• Negotiate with insurance companies to recover CVCP benefits.
• Perform legal research supporting CVCP's right to recovery.
• Calculate settlement distributions including attorney fees, victim share, and CVCP share.
• Issue liens, restitution requests, and notices as needed.
• Evaluate liability and approve settlements that reimburse claim expenses and recover CVCP's lien.

Skills

Legal research

Tort claims analysis

Settlement negotiation

Collections

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Our Mission:

Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Our Values:

Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) is seeking candidates for an exciting opportunity as a Subrogation Specialist (Program Specialist 3).

In this position, you will analyze crime victim’s tort claims, perform legal research and analysis, represent the Crime Victims Compensation Program at mediations, collaboratively negotiate final settlements, and perform collections on behalf of the CVCP.

Why work for us:

The Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) is located within the Administrative Services Division of L&I. The mission of our program is to reduce the financial impact of violent crime on victims and their families. Our goal is to prevent further hardship and suffering by providing benefits to victims as quickly as possible.

The CVCP is a strong, dynamic team with a positive goal-oriented atmosphere. We strive to ensure we are customer focused, offer learning and development opportunities to support your continued growth, as well as maintain a work life balance. We are a great agency with a commitment to a values-based culture and growth mindset.

Who you are:

You are detail oriented and have experience interpreting and applying laws, rules and policies to inform your decisions.

You demonstrate critical thinking, and have a good grasp of negotiating insurance settlements, personal injury and first/third party claims.

You are able to communicate with a wide range of groups and individuals clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

You have the ability to comprehend and explain complex processes in a way that makes them easy to understand.

You have highly developed interpersonal skills, are approachable, listen and authentically connect with individuals who have varying perspectives and priorities.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Review and analyze claims to determine appropriate recovery actions.
• Request and process settlement documents related to first party, third party, and/or civil recovery from attorneys or insurance companies. Review the settlement release to ensure the department's right to restitution is not compromised.
• Negotiate with multiple insurance companies, (auto, life, homeowners and medical) to recover benefits paid by CVCP.
• Perform legal research, interpret RCW 7.68, case law, legal opinions and court rules supporting CVCP's right to recovery.
• Administers basic math calculations accurately and specified mathematical formulas to determine amounts of the settlement and how it will be distributed for attorney fees and costs, the victim's and CVCP's share of the settlement and any remaining balances that can be used to offset future claim expenses.
• Resolves any remaining issues that can delay the settlement with the attorney, victim or insurer(s).
• Evaluate factual and legal issues of liability (tort and case law) and determine whether to approve settlements that do not fully reimburse claim expenses, or whether to exercise discretionary authority to compromise CVCP's lien or negotiate settlement action with attorneys and insurers.
• Issue first and third-party Order and Notices confirming the settlement distribution to the victim's attorney or unrepresented victims and monitors the case for payment of CVCP's share of the settlement.
• Issues lien letters to insurers and attorneys notifying them to CVCP’s lien for expenses paid on claims and CVCP's right to recovery.
• Issues requests for restitution from criminal offenders to the victims/witness advocates with the prosecuting attorney's office.

Required:

A Bachelor’s Degree

Two years of experience including planning, policy analysis, coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government, and/or legal insurance setting involving complex claims or personal injury issues.

Additional qualifying experience in claims or insurance adjusting claims investigations, collections or related field may be substituted year for year of education (Bachelor's Degree).

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired:

• Two (2) years or more dealing with subrogation, restitution, and collections. Knowledge of RCW 7.68.050 and RCW 9.94A.753.
• Paralegal Certification from an approved paralegal program

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is permitted full time, after the 6 month training period. Training will be done in the office, in person. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

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Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s [e-mail].

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L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers).