Senior Workers' Comp Litigation Counsel

Travelers; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Pension Plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Volunteer program

Job summary

Travelers in California seeks an experienced attorney to represent clients in workers’ compensation disputes. You will manage a full caseload from inception through trial, conduct hearings, draft pleadings and briefs, and partner with clients to develop effective strategies.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of workers’ compensation or legal experience, a law degree, and strong Westlaw/Pacer skills, plus proven writing and advocacy abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or law degree required.
• 7+ years workers compensation claim or legal experience.
• 5+ years hearing rep experience with strong litigation focus.
• Strong understanding of jurisdiction’s Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• High proficiency in Westlaw, Pacer and MS Office.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional rules and case management systems.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently handles a full to moderate caseload with low to moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution with limited support.
• Handles hearings, court events, and other appointments independently as jurisdictionally appropriate.
• Conducts legal research as necessary.
• Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents.
• Interprets and analyzes medical reports or bills/invoices and provides disability ratings and/or other Official Medical Fee Schedules where jurisdictionally applicable.
• Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships.
• Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, and other reports appropriate to performance of job duties.
• Effectively utilizes and adapts to available technology, case management system and automation in the practice of law.
• Meets annual billable hour expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Written advocacy

Team player

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Tech proficiency

Education

Law degree

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

Pacer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Travelers in California seeks an experienced attorney to represent clients in workers’ compensation disputes. You will manage a full caseload from inception through trial, conduct hearings, draft pleadings and briefs, and partner with clients to develop effective strategies.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of workers’ compensation or legal experience, a law degree, and strong Westlaw/Pacer skills, plus proven writing and advocacy abilities.