Claims Representative

Title: Claims Representative

State Role Title:Claims Representative

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location:Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 sections 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate must possess 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; and the ability to work both independently and as a team member to successfully complete complex assignments within prescribed time limits.
• The position supports itself and requires word processing skills.
  
• The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check and a valid drivers license is required.

Additional Considerations

The preferred candidate will have a 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.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website () to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your applications status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.