Counsel - Hybrid

Worker's Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau•San Francisco, CA

3h•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

For over a century, the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has been California's trusted, objective provider of actuarially based information and research, advisory pure premium rates and educational services integral to a healthy workers' compensation system. The WCIRB is a California unincorporated, private, nonprofit association comprised of all companies licensed to transact workers' compensation insurance in California. The operations of the WCIRB are funded primarily by membership fees and assessments; no state money is used to fund its operations. The WCIRB is a stable company and a proven leader in the workers’ compensation insurance industry nationwide. The WCIRB performs a number of functions to accurately measure the cost of providing workers' compensation benefits and ensure a healthy workers’ compensation system. The WCIRB employs approximately 175 people with the average tenure of over 10 years. We are committed to fostering a healthy, safe and diverse work environment leading to a dedicated, collaborative and innovative workforce This is a hybrid position where approximately 40% of the work time is spent at the home office in Oakland, California.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree
Two+ years’ attorney experience
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California required
Excellent analytical and writing skills, problem-solving capabilities and judgment
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Superior communication and a collaborative inclination
Ability to spot legal and business issues/risks and identify and effectively implement risk mitigation strategies with business partners
The successful candidate will reside in California

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and services in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to general business matters, regulatory compliance, privacy and security, administrative litigation, intellectual property, contracts, records retention, subpoenas and document production, procedures documentation, analysis of legislation, risk management and governance
Manage WCIRB intellectual property, including all copyright and trademark submissions
Negotiate and draft various contracts
Conduct staff training regarding a variety of legal topics
Collaborate with outside counsel and prepare cases on appeal to the Department of Insurance pertaining to the application of the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations
Conduct legal research on a wide range of issues and provide written analysis
Steady stream of analytical work, meetings, decision-making and research
Discretion, follow-through and analysis of collected information required
Respond to requests for information from employers, agents and brokers, attorneys, governmental agencies and insurers
Review external facing communications, publications, presentations, web postings and decisions prior to issuance to ensure compliance
Draft proposed revisions to the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations related to experience rating, the classification of risks and the reporting of workers’ compensation insurance data
Perform internal quality assurance reviews
Draft standard endorsement forms and policyholder notices; review insurer form filings for compliance with California law; and provide legal advice regarding endorsement form compliance issues