Key Responsibilities
- Forensic Damage Inspection: Conduct impartial inspections of accident-damaged vehicles across South Florida (at body shops, salvage yards, or third-party locations).
- Accurate Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed, defensible repair estimates using industry-standard software (CCC One, Mitchell, Audatex).
- Valuation Determination: Establish the Actual Cash Value (ACV) for total-loss vehicles and calculate Diminished Value (DV) claims.
- Litigation Support: Prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation for legal filings and demand packages.
- Expert Testimony: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing deposition or trial testimony regarding damage causation, repair costs, and valuation findings.
- Negotiation & Review: Review and challenge estimates presented by opposing counsel or insurance carriers.
- 5+ years of experience as a licensed Auto Damage Appraiser, Field Appraiser, or Senior Estimator (body shop or insurance carrier background).
- Active Florida Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser License is required.
- Expert proficiency in a major estimating platform (CCC One, Mitchell, or Audatex).
- Advanced technical knowledge of modern vehicle construction and repair methodologies.
- Good verbal and written communication skills; comfort negotiating and explaining complex findings.
- Relevant technical certifications (e.g., I-CAR, ASE) are highly desirable.
salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Forensic Damage Inspection: Conduct thorough, impartial inspections of accident-damaged vehicles across the South Florida region (at body shops, salvage yards, or third-party locations).
- Prepare highly detailed and defensible repair estimates using industry-standard software (e.g., CCC One, Mitchell, Audatex) to determine the full cost of labor, parts (OEM and aftermarket), and necessary materials.
- Valuation Determination: Establish the Actual Cash Value (ACV) of total-loss vehicles and calculate Diminished Value (DV) claims to ensure clients are fully compensated for their loss.
- Litigation Support: Prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation for demand packages and legal filings.
- Expert Testimony: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing deposition or trial testimony regarding vehicle damage causation, repair costs, and valuation findings (experience testifying or preparing for testimony is a major plus).
- Negotiation & Review: Review and challenge repair estimates presented by opposing counsel or insurance carriers, ensuring the client's interests are protected.
Skills
Qualifications
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
