Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist - Woodland Hills, CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Woodland Hills, CA

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 role independently handles cases with a resolution focus, from case inception through trial or resolution, and stays current on relevant legal and regulatory changes. The position handles hearings, court events, and other appointments independently as jurisdictionally appropriate; conducts legal research; drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other file documents; and analyzes medical reports or bills and invoices. It provides case analysis and handling recommendations to business partners and clients, maintains internal and external client relationships, completes administrative and time-reporting requirements, adapts to legal technology and case-management systems, and meets annual billable-hour expectations. Other duties may be assigned.

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 work independently and effectively with others 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.

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 using legal research software such as Westlaw and PACER, and Microsoft Office.
Strong and persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of jurisdictional rules for Workers’ Compensation law and litigation procedures.
Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.

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 or other Official Medical Fee Schedules where jurisdictionally applicable.
Provide case analysis and recommendations to business partners and clients on appropriate file-handling strategy.
Build and maintain 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.