Description:
At An American Diversified Global Insurer Company, we're committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders' rights and positively impacting our business.We have an exciting opportunity for a Workers' Compensation Attorney admitted and residing in California. This role is primarily remote except for required appearances. You will be handling a caseload of workers' compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent An American Diversified Global Insurer Company and its policyholders at WC hearings in the state of California. You will also interact with An American Diversified Global Insurer Company Workers' Compensation claims organization.
As an attorney at An American Diversified Global Insurer Company, you'll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you're looking for a place to build a long-term career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where you'll represent An American Diversified Global Insurer Company and our policyholders.
Responsibilities:
- Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters
- Responsible for appearances before the DWC, conducting depositions, drafting and filing summations, appeals and rebuttals.
- Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required. If requested, conduct settlement negotiations.
- Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meet with and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required.
- Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.
- Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required.
- Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost.
- Interface with Home Office Legal department.
Qualifications:
What You've Got:
Experience:
Skills:
Knowledge:
Education:
A JD degree
- Membership in the California Bar
- Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred
- A minimum of one year experience as a Workers' Compensation attorney.
Skills:
- Talent for cultivating strong working relationships with internal and external partners
- Aptitude for detailed, analytical thinking
- Process-oriented mindset, with proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge:
- Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of workers' compensation law, as well as pertinent knowledge in related fields
- Familiarity with insurance law a plus
- Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work
Education:
A JD degree
