Assistant General Counsel II

Overview

This position involves serving as an attorney defending litigated Workers’ Compensation claims primarily before hearing locations in and around Los Angeles, California. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role includes conducting legal research, examining records, attending depositions, consulting with witnesses and insured parties, and participating in negotiations and settlements. The attorney will also provide leadership and expertise on major company projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide state-specific legal representation before courts, arbitration panels, and administrative bodies.
• Serve in an advisory capacity to the organization and its employees.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, memorandums, trial briefs, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and offer timely legal opinions and advice.
• Participate in negotiations on behalf of the organization and policyholders, including settlements.
• Apply legal principles, knowledge, and skills to solve legal issues.
• Draft and/or dictate legal correspondence and memorandums with minimal supervision.
• Provide objective assessment of risk areas.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and admission to the bar in good standing in the employed state(s).
• Minimum of four (4) years of legal experience; at least two years in the insurance industry preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance.
• Ability to understand complex legal issues.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, management, and advocacy skills.
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities with attention to detail.
• Skilled in developing policies, procedures, training methods, and materials.
• Basic to working knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, contracting concepts, and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Ability to draft and review simple contractual instruments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret statutes, business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to encourage professional judgment in others.
• Ability to develop optimistic and collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Understanding of business operations with appreciation of financial and analytical issues including profit and loss implications.
• Ability to influence senior corporate management and perform in complex cross-functional business environments.
• Ability to develop rapport and engender confidence with clients.
• Excellent presentation, teambuilding, negotiation, organizational, 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

• Primarily office-based work with no unusual hazards.
• Travel required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive an automobile.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent handling of documents, books, manuals; reaching with hands and arms; talking and hearing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $133,650 to $223,740, depending on internal equity, candidate skills, experience, geographic location, and market factors.
• Employment is on an "at will" basis.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-discrimination and harassment-free workplace.

Location

Primarily serving hearing locations in and around Los Angeles, California.