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CNA Insurance · 4 months ago

Litigation Attorney - Workers Compensation

Brea, CA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$118K/yr - $190K/yr

1+ years exp

CNA Insurance is seeking a Workers Compensation Litigation Attorney to provide specialized legal services in complex workers compensation matters. The role involves managing litigation preparation, developing strategies, and representing clients in trials and negotiations.

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Responsibilities

Handles insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial

Manages litigation preparation driving for superior results

Develops the litigation strategy, and prepares/directs the preparation of all necessary materials i.e., briefs, motions, discovery, depositions, experts, etc

Advises whether a case should be tried or settled and actively drives case to resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency

Handles bench and jury trials as first chair in both state and federal court as necessary

Tries all aspects of cases including court appearances, trial preparation, motions, discovery and negotiations

Communicates regularly and concisely with clients, claim professionals, leadership and others to ensure appropriate level of understanding and documentation exists for effective case management

Conducts legal research and analysis of facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues

Prepares opinions or position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of legal issues/provisions

Counsels client/management/claim professionals to avoid legally unsound decisions or plans and when changes in the law occur

May train, or mentor other attorneys and paralegals. Trains department staff on appropriate procedures (e.g., claims, etc)

Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other 3rd parties while resolving legal issues

Works independently in resolving legal cases with oversight supervision

Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed

The position also involves defense of Asbestos matters

May perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Workers Compensation LawTrial ExperienceLitigation ManagementLegal ResearchMicrosoft Office SuiteNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with JD, and admission to the California Bar

Typically a minimum of 1-5 years of related experience

Requires experience with Workers Comp matters

Requires trial and/or litigation experience

Requires a proven track record of results

Advanced knowledge of workers compensation law as well as legal theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization

Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills

Strong consultative skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and interact with internal and external business partners

Ability to exercise independent judgment and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to recognize and address ambiguous situations and issues

Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software i.e. TeamConnect or other case management software

Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external clients

Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the client/organization

Helps self to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships

Thinks creatively and uses diverse ideas to solve problems

Raises expectations of self and others by continuously learning and broadening industry and technical skills