Workers' Comp Legal Specialist

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.

Exciting things are happening in Southern California - our Claim Legal Staff Counsel office is expanding! 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.

- 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.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and also effectively with others in a team environment.

- 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.

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