Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist - Glendale, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

This position represents clients’ interests in the litigation of disputed Workers’ Compensation claims and provides client services as part of a legal team. The specialist independently handles cases with a resolution focus, keeps current on relevant legal and regulatory changes, and manages cases from inception through trial or resolution with limited support. The role includes handling hearings and court events, researching and drafting legal documents, analyzing medical information and applicable disability ratings or fee schedules, advising clients and business partners on case strategy, maintaining client relationships, completing administrative and billing requirements, and using legal technology and case-management systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Workers’ Compensation claim or legal experience, or at least 2 years of Hearing Representative experience with a strong litigation focus, or a Juris Doctorate.
• Strong understanding of the jurisdiction’s Workers’ Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• High proficiency with legal research software such as Westlaw and PACER, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to articulate positions clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to understand, use, and adapt to technology, case-management systems, and automation resources.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional rules for Workers’ Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or law degree.
• At least 7 years of Workers’ Compensation claim or legal experience.
• At least 5 years of Hearing Representative experience with a strong litigation focus.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle a full to moderate caseload of low- to moderate-severity and complexity cases from inception through trial or resolution, with limited support.
• Handle hearings, court events, and other appointments independently as jurisdictionally appropriate.
• Conduct legal research as necessary.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other file documents independently.
• Interpret and analyze medical reports or bills and invoices, and provide disability ratings and/or Official Medical Fee Schedules where applicable by jurisdiction.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to business partners and clients on appropriate file-handling strategy.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
• Complete administrative tasks, including time reporting, closed cases, and other required reports.
• Effectively use and adapt to available technology, case-management systems, and automation in the practice of law.
• Meet annual billable-hour expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards as part of the compensation program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior