What are we looking for in our California Workers Compensation Hearing Representative?
Our client, a multinational insurance and investment group is seeking a Workers' Compensation (Insurance Defense) Hearing Representative to join their California-based teams on a 6-month contract initially.
Employment Type: Contract / Remote
Pay rate: $28/hr.
RESPONSBILITIES:
Handle a designated caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases, attending virtual and in-person appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.
Analyze legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
Prepare pleadings, depositions, panel requests, and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy.
Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
Prepare pleadings, depositions, panel requests, and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy.
Partner with Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our insured.
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues within the scope of representation.
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
Facilitate prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
Handle a varied case inventory with full defense and lien files.
Negotiate and resolve cases/ liens on behalf of the company.
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
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.
Integrates legal support staff into case handling process when appropriate.
Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
Meets annual billable hour expectations.
Attends continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or law degree preferred. Legal Studies degree strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of California Workers’ Compensation law and litigation procedures.
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience, Workers’ Compensation case handling required.
Persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
Trial experience is preferred.
Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
