Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist

Travelers • Glendale, CA

13d • $81,500 - $134,500

About The Position

This position represents clients’ interests in litigation involving 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, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, analyzing medical information, and advising business partners and clients on case strategy. The specialist also maintains client relationships, completes administrative and billing requirements, uses legal technology and case-management systems effectively, 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 applicable jurisdiction’s Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• High proficiency with legal research software such as Westlaw and Pacer, and with Microsoft Office.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational, evaluation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage 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.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other file documents independently.
• Interpret and analyze medical reports, bills, and invoices, and provide disability ratings or apply Official Medical Fee Schedules where applicable.
• Provide recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients regarding appropriate file-handling strategy.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
• Complete administrative tasks, including time reporting, closed-case documentation, and other reports relevant to job duties.
• Effectively use and adapt to available technology, case-management systems, and legal-practice automation.
• Meet annual billable-hour expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for eligible employees and family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on contributions up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program contributions to an employee’s 401(k) when the employee makes student-loan payments.
• Pension Plan funded 100% by Travelers.
• At least 20 days of annual paid time off.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources.
• Access to free professional counseling, health coaching, and other mental-health resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed