Our client, a multinational insurance and investment group is seeking a Workers' Compensation (Insurance Defense) Hearing Representative to join their California-based teams on a 6-month contract initially.
The Hearing Representative will be a primarily REMOTE position, handling virtual and in-person appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.
RESPONSBILITIES:
• Analyze legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare pleadings, depositions, panel requests, and briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy.
• Partner with Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our insured.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues within the scope of representation.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
• Facilitate prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Handle a varied case inventory with full defense and lien files.
• Negotiate and resolve cases/ liens on behalf of the company.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions.
• 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.
• Integrates legal support staff into case handling process when appropriate.
• Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management.
• Meets annual billable hour expectations.
• Attends continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree or law degree preferred. Legal Studies degree strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of California Workers’ Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience, Workers’ Compensation case handling required.
• Persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required.
