Assistant Legal Claims Examiner
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: CVC-2024-0001
Salary: $68,405 - $88,926
Closing Date: January 31, 2024
The position is in the Crime Victims Compensation Program of the D.C. Superior Court. The Assistant Claims Examiner reports to the Program Director or their designee and assists claimants with filing CVCP applications. The position also provides support to the Claims Examiners.
Brief Description of Major Duties:
- Responds to inquiries from the general public, service providers, government agencies, and court personnel about the Crime Victims Compensation program.
- Reviews and ensures claims applications are complete and submitted for processing in accordance with the governing statutes and laws.
- Submits completed applications to claims examiner for determination of eligibility.
- Creates electronic files of applications received and verifies all necessary documentation included.
- Determines and coordinates eligibility of temporary housing placement for requesting claimants.
- Prepares and processes Notices of Determination for applicants and communicates with the Moderator regarding the outcome of the application.
- Assists applicants with filing applications.
- Reviews payment requested submitted by the Claims Examiner for approval.
- Compiles and prepares financial data for reporting.
- Assists the Crime Victims Compensation Program Director and Accounting officer with administrative tasks as needed.
