Hearing Representative

The Hartford • Brea, CA

389d • $78,480 - $117,720 • Remote

About The Position

The Hearing Representative position is a fully remote role focused on managing a designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases. The representative will collaborate with attorneys and claims partners to provide excellent customer service and legal support, while also engaging in continuous learning and professional development. This role involves legal research, case analysis, and direct communication with various stakeholders, including clients and the court.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Trial experience is preferred.
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
• 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 Hartford 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 Hartford.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Interpret and analyze medical reports or bills/invoices and provide disability ratings and/or other Official Medical Fee Schedules where jurisdictionally applicable.
• Provide recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Integrate legal support staff into case handling process when appropriate.
• Adhere to all standards of excellence in file management.
• Meet annual billable hour expectations.
• Attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Business casual work environment
• Short-term or annual bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• On-the-spot recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees