Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist - Glendale, CA

VetJobs; Glendale (CA); Vor Ort; USD 82.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Travelers Insurance in Glendale, CA seeks an experienced attorney to manage workers’ compensation litigation with a focus on aggressive case handling and client service. You will independently manage cases through trial or resolution, citing current laws and regulations.

Ideal candidates bring a JD or equivalent, 5+ years' workers' comp or legal experience, and expertise in Westlaw/Pacer and MS Office. Strong advocacy, organization, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of workers compensation claim or legal experience.
• 2 years hearing representative experience with strong litigation focus.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent credential.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional workers compensation law and procedures.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, Pacer and MS Office.
• Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly articulate position.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• Independently handles a full to moderate caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conducts hearings, court events and appointments as appropriate.
• Performs legal research as needed.
• Drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Interprets medical reports and provides disability ratings where applicable.
• Provides case analysis and recommendations to partners and clients.
• Maintains strong client relationships and professional communications.
• Completes administrative tasks including time reporting and case closings.
• Utilizes case management systems and litigation technology effectively.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Litigation

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technical adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Law degree

High School/GED

Tools

Westlaw

Pacer

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Claim, Legal

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$81,500.00 - $134,500.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

This position is responsible for representing the interests of the clients in the litigation of disputed Workers Compensation claims. Provides client services as part of a legal team. Independently provides aggressive case handling with a resolution focus. Remains current on related legal and regulatory governances and changes.

What Will You Do?

• 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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor's Degree or law degree.
• 7+ years of 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 using legal research software (e.g Westlaw, Pacer) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong and persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
• Ability to effectively understand, utilize, and adapt to technology, case management system, and automation resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the various jurisdictional rules for Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and analytical skills.

What is a Must Have?

5 years of workers compensation claim or legal experience; or 2 years Hearing Representative experience with strong litigation focus; or Juris Doctorate.

City

Glendale

State

California

Job Category

Legal

Job Code

Ins Insurance

Affiliate Sponsor

Travelers Insurance

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000