New York, NY, 10176, USA
141 days ago
Per Diem Testifier/Searcher
Job Description The Litigation Support unit handles requests for Agency records and witness appearances for approximately 2,000 Tort cases each year. The unit seeks a highly organized candidate with superior verbal communication skills to assume the position of Testifier and records Searcher. The successful candidate will be required to routinely travel to offices and courthouses in all 5 boroughs, approximately 3 times each week, to testify under oath at Examinations Before Trial and at Trials. They are expected to achieve proficiency, after appropriate training, in performing complete electronic records searches of several databases and web applications. Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or 2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time satisfactory experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss; or 4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. College education may be substituted for experience as described in “2” or “3” above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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