Attorney II

SAIF•Portland, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Division at SAIF Corporation is seeking an Attorney II to represent SAIF and its policyholders in hearings and other claims-related proceedings. This role involves mediating or negotiating claims to settlement, providing legal advice on claims to staff and policyholders, and working closely with the Claims Division. The selected candidate will need to reside in Oregon and will have the option to work remotely from home or from any of SAIF’s regional offices, with occasional travel throughout Oregon. The position requires availability to handle cases largely based out of the Salem and/or Portland area. SAIF regularly reviews case assignments and may make adjustments to location assignments based on business needs. This recruitment is one of three posted to attract candidates with varying skill and experience levels, and the appropriate level will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Requirements

Law degree with license to practice law in Oregon or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence along with an acceptable driving record according to SAIF’s policy.

Nice To Haves

Litigation background with three or more years of trial, administrative hearings, appellate, or workers’ compensation experience.
Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to represent SAIF and its insureds at hearings, other claims-related proceedings, or on appeal for a full caseload.
Attend hearings and conduct trials.
Take depositions of witnesses.
Mediate or negotiate and settle claims.
Provide legal advice to SAIF personnel and insureds in claims-related matters.
Continue to expand comprehensive understanding of Oregon workers’ compensation laws and rules and SAIF’s policies and procedures.
Ensure work conducted complies with all applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Deliver legal updates/trainings to the claims division to ensure current knowledge and strategies for managing claims within current legal climate.
Independently participate in geographic staffings.
Exhibit proficiency in oral and written communication skills and medical knowledge sufficient to independently and effectively interact with insureds and medical professionals, or handle appeals, if applicable.
Begin to handle complex medical and legal cases under the guidance of a mentor.
Begin to handle basic business contributions, such as: providing legal advice on matters of child support, conflicts, discovery, time loss, homecare workers, inmate injury, medical services, multiple claims advice, own motion, permanent partial disability, vocational issues, and undocumented workers; participate on Board Review Committee (BRC); and update hearing handbook and legal macros.
Attend and observe critical claims unit (CCU) compensability and disability staffings with legal’s CCU advice attorneys to develop knowledge and expertise on complex cases.
Explore diverse perspectives and consistently behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.
Work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or work styles.
Continually sustain the Inclusive Leadership Competencies (ILC) through the Explorer level on an annual basis.
Driving a SAIF vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of SAIF.