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Liberty Mutual Insurance · 1 month ago

Staff Counsel - Workers' Compensation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$119K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

Liberty Mutual Insurance is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney admitted and residing in California. This role involves handling a caseload of workers’ compensation matters, conducting depositions, and representing Liberty Mutual and its policyholders at WC hearings while ensuring exceptional legal services and upholding policyholders' rights.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

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 Workers Compensation Board, 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

Provide daily direction and guidance to junior attorneys

Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost

Act as a team or group leader for an assigned group handling workers compensation cases

Interface with Home Office Legal department

Qualification

Workers' Compensation experienceCalifornia State Bar membershipLitigation managementLegal research skillsE-discovery tools proficiencyLegal case management softwareAnalytical skillsClient relationship managementEthical legal practiceNegotiation skillsMentoring abilitiesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills