Workers%27 Compensation Litigation Counsel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Division (HRD) is an agency within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, providing legal advice, civil service guidance, training, policy guidance, and technical assistance to state agencies and municipalities. HRD supports all matters related to the Commonwealth's classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, training & employee development, civil rights, collective bargaining, and workers' compensation administration. This role specifically defends the Commonwealth's Human Resources Division/Workers' Compensation Unit (HRD/WC) in all workers' compensation matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), representing approximately 150 state agencies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Membership in the Massachusetts Bar
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Ability to travel to all DIA locations including Boston, Fall River, Worcester, Lawrence and Springfield
• Minimum of 3 years of experience litigating cases at the Department of Industrial Accidents
• Experience in providing legal advice on all aspects of workers' compensation law
• Ability to balance multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• General knowledge of Massachusetts leave and retirement laws
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Teams, PowerPoint and Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepares and litigates cases before the DIA at all levels including conciliation, conference, hearing and Reviewing Board.
• Prepares witnesses for both direct and cross examination.
• Deposes physicians.
• Drafts legal memorandum, motions, and briefs.
• Interprets laws, court decisions and opinions, rules and regulations applicable to the agency.
• Assesses cases, develops litigation strategies, and drafts settlement recommendations for client agencies.
• Communicates and coordinates with HRD/WC Claims Unit.
• Corresponds and negotiates with opposing counsel.
• Provides legal advice to state agencies and the self-insurer on all workers’ compensation related matters.
• Travels to Regional DIA locations.

Benefits

• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree