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Orange,
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Claims, Legal/Compliance
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All
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Not Available
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Full Time |
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Open |
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SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for representing the interests of the company in the litigation of disputed Workers Compensation claims. Provide excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution management focus. Remain current on related legal and regulatory governances and changes. Interpret, develop and deliver training programs to meet the needs of the Claim organization.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES:
- Ability to independently handle a full to moderate caseload with low to moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution with limited to no secretarial support
- Handle hearings as jurisdictionally appropriate
- Works under the guidance of an assigned attorney in litigating files
- Conducts legal research as necessitated and supervises research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals
- Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents
- Attends court events and other appointments independently
- Learns and understands claim customers expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals
- Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees
- Interpret and analyze medical reports, provide disability ratings where jurisdictionally applicable
- Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy
- Integrates legal support staff into case handling process when appropriate
- Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships
- Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties
- Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law
- Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management
- Travels as required to meet business needs
- Ability to mentor and train less experienced staff
- Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients
- Appear at court or Board proceedings and aggressively advocate the position of the company and/or the account
- Assist attorneys in complex aspects of legal case preparation and file management, including heavy to advanced legal research and drafting of complex documents
- Partner with Case Managers to develop and document litigation and communication plans
- Interpret and advise Case Managers on related regulations and statues. Partner with and participate in case management committee reviews
- Ensure records management in accordance with applicable records retention guidelines
- Conducts legal research as necessitated
- Must abide by Canon of Ethics
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE:
- College degree or related business experience in a workers compensation claim or legal environment
- 5+ years of hearing representative experience with strong litigation focus
- Strong understanding of Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Strong written, presentation and oral communication skills
- Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Products, Voice Recognition Technology, and other law office management programs.
OTHER COMPETENCIES / SKILLS:
- Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision
- Appreciation for and commitment to delivery of high quality legal work
- Works collaboratively with team members and others
- Demonstrate creative problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the various jurisdictional rules for Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and also effectively with others in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Exhibited Business Integrity
- Strong evaluation and negotiation skills
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