Litigation Attorney – Workers Compensation

Litigation Attorney – Workers Compensation

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically 1-5 years of related experience. Level will be determined by CNA and depending on the applicant’s experience and/or qualifications.
• Requires experience with Workers Comp matters.
• Requires trial and/or litigation experience.
• Requires a proven track record of results.