Summary

King County’s Office of Risk Management Services is looking for a new Tort Claims Investigator to join our team. This position is responsible for investigating and resolving liability claims filed against King County.

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES – To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum be able to demonstrate skill and ability to:

• Evaluate settlement value and negotiate with claimants and/or attorneys to resolve claims with liability exposure and bodily injury and property damages.
• Research, investigate, compile, and document pertinent information related to third party auto, property and liability claims filed against the County.
• Analyze complex claims with regard to negligence, proximate cause, and comparative negligence in compliance with statutes, ordinances, King County codes, and case law.
• Evaluate materials, property damage estimates, and medical records to determine bodily injury and property damage settlements based on an analysis of liability exposure and damages.
• Represent King County in small claims hearings.
• Maintain detailed records of claim investigations, negotiations, and disposition of claims and lawsuits.
• Identify matters to refer for loss control.