Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist - 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 specialist independently handles cases with a resolution focus, remaining current on related legal and regulatory requirements and changes. The role handles a full to moderate caseload of low to moderate severity and complexity from case inception through trial or resolution, with limited support. It also handles hearings, court events, and other appointments independently as appropriate for the jurisdiction; conducts legal research; drafts legal documents; analyzes medical reports and bills; and advises business partners and clients on case strategy. The position builds client relationships, completes administrative and reporting tasks, uses 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 applicable 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 as part of a team.
- 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.
- 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 from case 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 needed.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other case documents independently.
- Interpret and analyze medical reports and bills or invoices, and provide disability ratings or apply Official Medical Fee Schedules where applicable.
- Provide case analysis and recommendations to business partners and clients on appropriate handling strategies.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
- Complete administrative tasks, including time reporting, closed-case tasks, and other job-related reports.
- Use and adapt to available technology, case-management systems, and automation in legal practice.
- 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 and benefits program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
