Liability Claims Specialist; department Of Risk Management

job description - liability claims specialist (department of risk management) )

requisition :

posting date: feb 17, 2026, 9:43:03 pm

closing date: mar 11, 2026, 4:59:00 am

full-time shift start time: 8:30 a.m. — shift end time: 4:30 p.m.

offices under the president

cook county administration, 161 n. Clark st.

responsible for managing public liability exposures, including claims filed against the county, settlement negotiations, recovery of damages, and the oversight of vendors and contract insurance requirements. Contributes to the financial oversight of the self‑insurance fund, developing and resolving claims, and reporting on liability exposure to leadership.

• knowledge of medical, legal, and actuarial principles involved in claims management and public liability.
• ability to assess the financial impact of claims and adjust reserves accordingly.
• proficiency in microsoft word, excel, and specialized claims management software for tracking, organizing, and reporting data.
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and procedural issues clearly.
• ability to provide moderate‑level insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
• knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher and
• two (2) years in claims management, public liability, or directly related experience
• or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• experience organizing and directing activity related to litigated claims.
• experience with public sector claims management.

sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

• medical, dental, and vision
• basic term life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• voluntary benefits
• you may qualify for the public service loan forgiveness program (pslf)
• for eligible employees the county has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

salary range: $70,242 – $77,452

when applying for employment with cook county government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged veterans who have served in the armed forces of the united states for more than 180 consecutive days, or during war time.

• identify themselves as a veteran on their employment application by answering yes to the question “are you a military veteran?”
• attach a copy of their dd‑214, dd‑215 or ngb 22 (notice of separation) at time of application filing. If you have multiple dd‑214s, 215s, or ngb 22s, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the department of transportation (before 911) or the department of homeland security (after 911).

the cook county department of veterans affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified dd‑214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs

veteran must provide original applicable discharge papers at time of interview.

candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the notice of job opportunity within five…