Claims Representative

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

A unique opportunity exists to work in the Virginia Office of the Attorney
General, Financial Recovery Section of the Civil Litigation Division. We offer
the opportunity of public service, work-life balance, and an attractive
compensation package inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays,
health/dental/life insurance, retirement, and more.
The mission of FRS is to advance the interests of the taxpayers of Virginia by
providing legal advice and services to appropriately, cost-effectively, and
aggressively secure recoveries on civil claims in favor of the Commonwealth of
Virginia. The position contributes to the section’s mission by providing legal
support within the Judgment Enforcement Unit but may also involve prelitigation
support as well as preparing Warrants in Debt and scheduling dockets in general
district courts. The position assists in using judgment enforcement tools to
collect judgments on delinquent accounts receivable arising from the provision
of state goods and services, tort claims resulting from damage to state
property, and more. The position is the primary contact for pro se debtors and
defendants and participates with legal counsel in every phase of recovery,
including pre-litigation, litigation, and judgment enforcement. Essential tasks
include investigation, preparing garnishments, and may also include issuing
legal demands for payment; negotiating settlements and payment plans; preparing
legal documents, including warrants in debt, for filing in various state courts;
preparing garnishments; responding to inquiries from client agencies, debtors,
insurers, attorneys, and court personnel; and maintaining document and file
control.

Requirements

• excellent communication skills and analytical ability
• the ability to prioritize the demands of a high-volume caseload
• considerable knowledge of legal principles, practices, and processes
• the ability to work both independently and as a team member to successfully complete complex assignments within prescribed time limits
• word processing skills
• subject to a criminal background check
• valid driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

• minimum of three years of experience providing support in a debt collection, plaintiffs’ litigation, or insurance defense firm
• experience with JST Collectmax software or similar case management database software is preferred

Responsibilities

• investigation
• preparing garnishments
• issuing legal demands for payment
• negotiating settlements and payment plans
• preparing legal documents, including warrants in debt, for filing in various state courts
• preparing garnishments
• responding to inquiries from client agencies, debtors, insurers, attorneys, and court personnel
• maintaining document and file control

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees