Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist - Glendale, CA

VetJobs•Glendale, CA

1d•$81,500 - $134,500

About The Position

This position represents clients’ interests in litigating disputed Workers’ Compensation claims and provides client services as part of a legal team. The role independently handles cases with a resolution focus and stays current on relevant legal and regulatory requirements and changes. The Legal Specialist manages a full to moderate caseload of low- to moderate-severity and complexity cases from inception through trial or resolution, with limited support. The role handles hearings and court events as appropriate for the jurisdiction, conducts legal research, drafts legal documents, analyzes medical reports and bills, provides case strategy recommendations, maintains client relationships, completes administrative and time-reporting requirements, adapts to legal technology and case-management systems, and meets annual billable-hour expectations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of workers’ compensation claim or legal experience, or 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.
Ability to handle cases independently and analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
Strong organizational, evaluation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate a position.
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.
7 or more years of workers’ compensation claim or legal experience.
5 or more years of Hearing Representative experience with a strong litigation focus.
High proficiency with legal research software such as Westlaw and PACER, and Microsoft Office.

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 appropriate for the jurisdiction.
Conduct legal research as necessary.
Independently draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other file documents.
Interpret and analyze medical reports or bills/invoices and provide disability ratings and/or other Official Medical Fee Schedules where applicable.
Provide business partners and clients with recommendations and case analysis on appropriate file-handling strategy.
Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
Complete required administrative tasks, including time reporting, closed cases, and other reports related to job duties.
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.