Workers’ Compensation Counsel Job in Orange 92868, California Us

STATUS: Full Time, Employee
LOCATION: Orange, CA 92868
JOB CODE: 800810

Workers' Compensation Counsel


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SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing high quality and cost-effective Workers' Compensation legal representation. Demonstrating superior knowledge and expertise in the insurance defense litigation process and provides excellent client service as part of a legal team. Responsible for independent, aggressive case handling with a resolution management focus.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES:

-Litigates cases to Trial, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques
- Ability to independently handle a full to moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution
-Works under the guidance of Senior Counsel in litigating complex and high exposure files
-Conducts legal research as necessitated and supervises research projects delegated to Associate Counsel and paralegals
-Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents
- Attends court events and other appointments independently
-Learns and understands claim customers expectations and key department business goals and assists them in meeting those goals
-Handles and actively seeks opportunities to become involved in special projects and on committees
-Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners on appropriate file handling strategy
- Integrates legal support staff into case handling process
-Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships
-Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, reports and other materials appropriate to performance of job duties
-Effectively makes use of technology and automation in the practice of law
- Adheres to all standards of excellence in file management
-Travels as required to meet business needs
-Ability to mentor and train less experienced counsel and legal support staff
-Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients

EDUCATION / COURSE OF STUDY:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the state(s) in which representation is required
Active license to practice law

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3+ years or equivalent legal experience
Insurance litigation work exposure desirable
Demonstrated track record of trial skills and techniques

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Articulate presentation skills using technology
Strong and persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills
Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Ability to effectively understand and utilize technology and automation resources, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Products, Voice Recognition Technology, and other law office management programs.

OTHER COMPETENCIES / SKILLS:

-Independent ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision
-Appreciation for and commitment to delivery of high quality legal work
-Works collaboratively with team members and others
-Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity
-Demonstrates superior legal acumen
-Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development
-Continued development of technical skills with a goal of handling the highest complexity/exposure MCU cases
-Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency
-Strong research skills
-Strong negotiation skills
-Multi tasking tolerance and success
-Decision making and problem solving abilities
-Sense of urgency/responsiveness

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.