Workers Compensation Subrogation Specialist

Calculated Hire; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Specialist to manage the full subrogation lifecycle including investigation and settlement negotiations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of workers’ compensation claims. This full-time role offers a remote work option and involves evaluating claims for potential recovery opportunities while meeting performance goals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of workers’ compensation claims and subrogation experience.
• Typing speed of 45+ WPM.
• Basic accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end subrogation process.
• Identify claims with subrogation potential.
• Negotiate settlements.

Skills

Strong understanding of workers’ compensation subrogation

Excellent phone presence

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

CSRP designation preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

claims management systems

Job description

Workers Compensation Subrogation Specialist

Remote

Full Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Specialist to manage the full subrogation lifecycle—from investigation through negotiation and settlement. This role focuses on identifying recovery opportunities, maximizing outcomes, and resolving moderately to highly complex workers’ compensation claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end subrogation process using proprietary claims systems and electronic documentation
• Identify claims with subrogation potential and place adverse carriers on notice
• Negotiate settlements, including percentage-based liability when appropriate
• Evaluate claims for arbitration, litigation, or collections and prepare files accordingly
• Maintain detailed documentation, diaries, and subrogation analyses in compliance with state statutes and negligence laws
• Communicate professionally with carriers, attorneys, law enforcement, insureds, and internal partners
• Consistently meet or exceed performance goals related to recovery, quality, and timeliness

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of workers’ compensation subrogation, including auto accidents, product liability, and job-related injuries
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, treatment timelines, and wage-related payments
• Ability to stay current on relevant case law, statutes, and industry trends
• Excellent phone presence, negotiation skills, and conflict management abilities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of workers’ compensation claims and subrogation experience, including inter-company arbitration filings
• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
• CSRP (Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional) designation preferred
• Typing speed of 45+ WPM
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and claims management systems
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Spanish speaking ability is a plus

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Finance

Industries

Insurance, Legal Services, and Claims Adjusting, Actuarial Services