This is the second level of a two-level series. There are no established procedures or guidelines for the investigating, evaluating, or negotiating of these types of claims. It is therefore essential that individuals are able to independently develop effective strategies to satisfactorily resolve these claims. This class is further distinguished from the lower class by its involvement in claims of a complex nature, of large monetary exposure, involving policy or politically sensitive issues, and in which varying forms of relief and remedies are sought.
Most negotiations are directly with legal counsel for the adverse party.
They are responsible from inception to conclusion for all facets of claims which represent the legal interests and obligations of the State of Oregon. These employees exercise financial control on claims in litigation and advise the AG on whether cases should be defended or settled for the amounts authorized. Evaluation and Analysis. Negotiation and Resolution. Employees in this class have only occasional or periodic contact with top-level State managers, Trial Division Attorneys, Agency General Counsel, physicians, other medical personnel, local officials, private sector entities, employers, and professionals in various fields.