Hearing Representative

CNA Insurance; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Insurance is seeking a legal professional to provide services for Workers' Compensation claims in California. The role involves defending insured employers, preparing legal documentation, and negotiating lien claims. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least four years of relevant experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential for this position. CNA offers a competitive salary ranging from $54,000 to $103,000 annually based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of related work experience in litigation or workers' compensation.
• Ability to manage ambiguous situations and offer creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Defend insured employers at hearings and trials.
• Prepare legal briefs and reports.
• Investigate and negotiate lien claims.
• Communicate regularly with Claims Professionals and CNA insureds.
• Provide legal counsel to claims adjusters.

Skills

Litigation management

Strong verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law

Technical expertise

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under technical direction, provides legal services to the Workers' Compensation claims department and CNA insureds in the defense of Workers' Compensation cases at the Workers' Compensation Appeal's Board in California or other state authorizing use of Hearing Representatives to handle Workers' Compensation matters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Defends the insured employer by participating in hearings, mandatory settlement conferences, depositions and trials where they examine witnesses, offer evidence and argue their case.
• Is accountable for timely preparing hearing, deposition, settlement conference briefs, pre-trial and status reports on their pending files.
• Responsible for one time appearances, walk though settlements, liens, Lien trials, and full handling on permanent files under attorney supervision.
• Investigates and negotiates lien claims and defends our insured employers at lien trials.
• Regularly communicates with Claims Professionals and meets with CNA insureds to discuss their defense.
• Provides research, factual information, counsel and guidance and seminars to claims adjusters on legal questions or issues relating to their workers' compensation claim files.
• Responsible to resolve legal cases under attorney supervision.
• Responsible for meeting staff counsel billing requirement.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge and application of theories and principles of litigation management within a claims organization.
• Strong technical expertise, sophistication, and independent judgment to manage internal and external business relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in solving unique and challenging problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations and laws pertaining to handling Workers' compensation cases at the WCAB. Familiarity with the policies and procedures and litigation strategies involved in preparing and litigating cases at the WCAB.
• Skilled in deposition, negotiation, and trial techniques and case resolution.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree, in a related discipline, or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of four years of related work experience.

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $54,000 to $103,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].