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County of Los Angeles · 1 day ago

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Deputy County Counsel specializing in Workers' Compensation to provide legal representation and advice to various County departments. The role involves defending workers' compensation claims, overseeing outside legal services, and drafting related legislation, while promoting diversity and inclusion within the office.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represents the County of Los Angeles in the defense of workers' compensation claims before the California Workers' Compensation Board, the California Court of Appeals and the California Supreme Court

Provides legal advice to County departments concerning complex workers' compensation matters, including but not limited to, return-to-work, temporary disability, salary continuation, and permanent disability

Oversees services provided by outside contract law firms that represent County of Los Angeles in defense of workers' compensation claims. Approves contract law firms request for payment of attorney fees

Drafts proposed legislation and opinions relating to workers' compensation related issues as requested by the Board of Supervisors and County departments

Works with County third party administrators on the resolution of workers' compensation claims to ensure County employees receive the benefits they are entitled to in a timely fashion

Confers with attorneys, County officials and other interested parties for the purpose of obtaining information relative to the preparation of assigned cases, legal opinions, and contracts

Conducts legal research by utilizing on-line services such as Sullivan on Comp, Westlaw & Lexis-Nexis, materials in the law library, and other treatises in order to advise County staff regarding workers' compensation matters

Analyzes written medical and legal documents; confers with witnesses, experts, investigative personnel and others for the purpose of obtaining relevant information relating to the litigation of such matters

Engage in and advance the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism mission of the Office of the County Counsel

Qualification

Workers' compensation lawLegal researchCalifornia Bar admissionLitigation experienceLegal writingAnalytical skillsDiversityInclusionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Three years of full time experience practicing workers' compensation law in the State of California

Admission to practice law in all courts of California

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved