Workers' Compensation Attorney

Liberty Mutual Ontario , CA 91761

Posted 4 weeks ago

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role ($127,000 - $147,000) is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Description

This role is primarily remote except for required appearances.

At Liberty Mutual, we’re committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders’ rights and positively impacting our business.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workers' Compensation Attorney admitted and residing in California. This role is primarily remote except for required appearances. You will be handling a caseload of workers’ compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders at WC hearings. You will also interact with Liberty Mutual’s Workers’ Compensation claims organization. 

As an attorney at Liberty Mutual, you’ll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, a pension plan and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you’re looking for a place to build a long-term career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where you’ll represent Liberty Mutual and our policyholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters

  • Responsible for appearances before the Workers Compensation Board, conducting depositions, drafting, and filing summations, appeals and rebuttals.

  • Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, and opinions as required.  If requested, conduct settlement negotiations.

  • Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meet with and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required.

  • Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.

  • Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required.

  • Provide daily direction and guidance to junior attorneys.

  • Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost.

  • Act as a team or group leader for an assigned group handling workers compensation cases.

  • Interface with Home Office Legal department.

Qualifications

What you’ve got

Experience

  • Membership in the California Bar

  • Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred

  • A minimum of six years of successful experience as an attorney; Workers’ Compensation experience strongly preferred

Skills

  • Talent for cultivating strong working relationships with internal and external partners

  • Aptitude for detail-oriented, analytical thinking

  • Persuasive oral and written communication skills

Knowledge

  • General knowledge of insurance law

  • Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of law, as well as pertinent knowledge in related fields

  • Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work

Education

  • A JD degree

About Us

This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.

At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That’s why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you’ll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.  

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT” on IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates—as well as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-equity-inclusion/

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits 

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Fair Chance Notices

  • California

  • San Francisco

  • Los Angeles

  • Philadelphia

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