Primary Purpose:
Investigates, evaluates and settles casualty matters brought against Norfolk Southern for incidents involving property damage, personal injury, or death arising from company operations.
Principal Duties:
Investigates and preserves relevant facts concerning claims against or by Norfolk Southern for death or injury to persons, or damage to property, arising out of company activities within assigned territory.
Evaluates, controls, and negotiates fair and reasonable settlements of claims and lawsuits as may be assigned to incumbent.
Assists trial counsel in defending the Company's interests in the event of litigation.
Assumes responsibility for manager in their absence and performs supervisory duties as assigned.
Job Related Experience:
Minimum Level: 3-5 years Preferred Level: 6-10 years
Education:
Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Majors:
None listed
Licenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed
Technical Skills:
None listed
Skills and Abilities:
Communication Skills
Time Management
Persuading Others
Planning and Organizing
Prioritizing Work Demands
Work Conditions
Environment: Outdoor/Field
Shift Work: No
On-Call: Yes
Weekend Work: Yes
Travel Required: 3 - 5 Days per Month,
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company transports industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials; and coal, automobiles, and automotive parts. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter passenger services. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Norfolk Southern Corporation was founded in 1883 and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.