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SAIF Corporation · 13 hours ago

Attorney III

US - Oregon - Hybrid/Portland

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$143K/yr - $168K/yr

5+ years exp

SAIF Corporation is a company dedicated to providing superior service to employers in Oregon, and they are seeking an Attorney III to represent them and their policyholders in legal matters. The role involves handling claims-related proceedings, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with Oregon workers’ compensation laws.

AssociationFinancial ServicesNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to represent SAIF and its insureds at hearings and other claims-related proceedings for a full case load, including assigned businesses and assigned and contact employer accounts

Attend hearings and conduct trials. Take depositions of witnesses

Mediate or negotiate and settle claims

Provide legal advice to SAIF personnel and insureds in claims-related matters

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of Oregon workers’ compensation laws and rules and SAIF’s policies and procedures. Ensure work conducted complies with all applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures

Participate in geographic staffings and specialty staffings

Exhibit an expertise in oral and written communication skills and medical knowledge to effectively interact with insurers and medical professionals. Independently conduct depositions of lay and medical witnesses and perform doctor conferences

Independently handle complex medical and legal cases

Undertake complex business contributions such as: Critical Claims Unit (CCU) cases and advice; compensability and disability staffings; blood borne pathogens (BBP) cases and advice; asbestosis cases and advice; combined condition advice; coverage and subjectivity; fire fighter presumption; fatal cases; Periodic Legal Update (PLU); Medicare, out-of-state coverage advice; permanent total disability (PTD) reversals, advice, and cases; SACHMOD; Claims Legal Advisory Committee (CLAC); wrap-ups; and OAR committee work

Serve as a mentor for Attorney I and II

Handle advice and trial work for assigned insurers as requested by the Legal Management Team

Deliver legal updates/trainings to the claims division to ensure current knowledge and strategies for managing claims within current legal climate

Explore diverse perspectives and consistently behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or work styles

Qualification

Oregon law licenseLitigation experienceWorkers' compensation expertiseOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsCultural sensitivityMentoring