Job Description

The Tort Division is seeking a Claim Specialists Level 1. This position encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of supervisory legal assistant staff, attorneys, and/or higher-level staff which may include but is not limited to the following: Investigate and assist in the preparation for trial of less serious claims for and against the City. Secures evidence by interviewing interested parties, witnesses, officers and other persons involved. Assist attorneys by preparing and processing subpoenas, motions, affidavits, legal notices and /or other forms and papers which related to legal proceedings and transactions. Assist in obtaining, reviewing, updating and maintaining physical and electronic case files. Obtains, collects, assembles, and reviews records and data for attorneys. Perform legal research as well as database and site searches. Submit, obtains and files documents from various courts and/or City ag...