Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist

Travelers • Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for representing the interests of the clients in the litigation of disputed Workers Compensation claims. Provides client services as part of a legal team. Independently provides aggressive case handling with a resolution focus. Remains current on related legal and regulatory governances and changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or law degree.
• 7+ years of workers compensation claim or legal experience
• 5+ years hearing rep experience with strong litigation focus
• Strong understanding of jurisdiction’s Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• High proficiency in using legal research software (e.g Westlaw, Pacer) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong and persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
• Ability to effectively understand, utilize, and adapt to technology, case management system, and automation resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the various jurisdictional rules for Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• 5 years of workers compensation claim or legal experience; or 2 years Hearing Representative experience with strong litigation focus; or Juris Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Independently handles a full to moderate caseload with low to moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution with limited support.
• Handles hearings, court events, and other appointments independently as jurisdictionally appropriate.
• Conducts legal research as necessary.
• Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents.
• Interprets and analyzes medical reports or bills/invoices and provides disability ratings and/or other Official Medical Fee Schedules where jurisdictionally applicable.
• Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships.
• Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, and other reports appropriate to performance of job duties.
• Effectively utilizes and adapts to available technology, case management system and automation in the practice of law.
• Meets annual billable hour expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

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