辩护律师 (工伤赔偿) - 洛杉矶, CA
Defense Attorney (Worker's Compensation) - Los Angeles, CA
SUMMARY:
需要一名工伤赔偿辩护律师，从事全远程的内部诉讼职位，由总法律顾问指导。该律师将主要在加利福尼亚州洛杉矶及其周边地区，代表WCAB处理已起诉的工伤赔偿案件，并从转介到审判和/或仲裁处理完整的案件量。该律师将进行研究、审查记录、进行调查、与理赔人员（我们的客户）合作、制定辩护策略、虚拟或亲自出庭为客户辩护、参加取证、协商和解、准备DORs、申诉、异议、审判简报和和解文件。
RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:
- 根据经验应用法律原则、知识和技能。
- 使用判断力评估并选择适当的法律技术、程序和标准来解决法律问题。
- 起草和/或口述法律信函和备忘录，并在最少监督下处理所有分配事项。
- 进行法律研究，并在合理要求下及时提供法律意见和建议。
- 提供对风险区域的客观评估。
- 完成分配的特殊项目。
本职位描述列出了通常与该职位表现相关的职责和任务。可能还需要其他相关的关键职能。
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
需要法学博士（Juris Doctor）学位，并在加利福尼亚州取得律师执照（良好状态）。需按照公司的学习理念持续学习。
EXPERIENCE:
至少四年法律工作经验，保险行业两年经验优先。
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:
- 熟悉管理保险的联邦和州法律及法规。
- 能够理解复杂的法律问题。
- 优秀的分析和沟通能力；能够与各级法律顾问和业务团队进行交流。
- 有效的领导、管理和倡导能力。
- 强大的问题解决能力；优秀的项目管理能力；注重细节。
- 精通政策、程序、培训方法和材料的开发。
- 熟悉公司政策和程序的基本知识。
- 熟悉合同概念和《统一商法典》的基本知识。
- 能起草和审核简单的合同文件。
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SUMMARY:
Workers Compensation Defense Attorney needed for fully remote in-house litigation position, working under the direction of the General Counsel. This attorney will work defending litigated Workers’ Compensation claims before the WCAB primarily in and surrounding Los Angeles, CA, and will handle a full caseload from referral through trial and/or arbitration. This attorney will conduct research, examine records, conduct investigations, work with Claims staff (our client), prepare defense strategy, appear virtually and in person to defend client, attend depositions, negotiate settlements, prepare DORs, petitions, objections, trial briefs, and settlement documents.
RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:
- Responsible for applying legal principles, knowledge and skills based on experience.
- Evaluates and selects appropriate legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving legal issues.
- Drafts and/or dictates legal correspondence and memorandums and works with minimal supervision on all assigned matters.
- Conducts legal research and offers timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.
- Provides objective assessment of risk areas.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in California required. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, with two years of experience in the insurance industry preferred.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance.
- Ability to understand complex legal issues.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels of the organization.
- Effective leadership, management and advocacy skills.
- Strong problem solver; excellent project management skills; attention to detail.
- Skilled in development of policies, procedures, training methods and materials.
- Basic to working knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.
- Basic to working knowledge of contracting concepts and Uniform Commercial Code.
- Ability to draft and review simple contractual instruments
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret statutes, general business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the enterprise.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Illustrates sound judgment and has the ability to encourage others to use professional judgment.
- Ability to develop optimistic and collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
- Possesses understanding of the business and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.
- Significant ability to influence senior corporate management.
- Ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environment.
- Must be able to develop rapport with client and to engender confidence with the client and in their own professional competence and judgment.
- Excellent presentation, teambuilding and leadership skills.
- Good analytical, negotiation, organizational, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Qualified to effectively present information and respond to questions from courts, regulators, clients, customers and the general public.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed remotely.Travel is required to WCAB for Expedited Hearings and Trials. Must be able to drive an automobile and have valid operator license. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle documents, books, manuals; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
PAY RANGE:
“Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $133,650 and $223,740.”
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.
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