Workers' Compensation Counsel (Fully Remote San Diego, California)

Overview

This role is a fully remote Workers’ Compensation position based in the San Diego, California area. A virtual office location in San Diego, California is referenced for this position.

Compensation includes a nationwide market base salary range of $106,300.00 - $175,400.00. The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, and location; skills, education, training, credentials, and experience; and other conditions of employment. Performance-based cash incentive awards are available as part of the organization’s comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Responsibilities

In handling a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, responsibilities include:

• Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management systems, and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings, and has the ability to transport to those meetings.
• Valid driver’s license required depending on the location.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience independently handling cases from inception through trial/hearing & appeal.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present information on litigated matters to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong legal research skills and ability to utilize technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and responsiveness.
• Sound decision-making and strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible and agile mindset with willingness to take on new challenges as needs evolve.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $106,300.00 - $175,400.00
• Eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
• Health Insurance: Employees and eligible family members (including spouses, domestic partners, and children) eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Employer matches 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay (subject to an annual maximum). Paying it Forward Savings Program available for student loan debt, with an annual employer contribution to the 401(k) account when student loan payments are made. Also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by the employer.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum 20 days annually, plus nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, and resources to support wellness goals and caregiving needs, plus a mental health program that provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support giving back to a charity of choice.

Location

• Fully remote position based in the San Diego, California area (virtual office location in San Diego, California).

Equal Opportunity / Notices

• Equal opportunity employer.
• In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
• This posting may be filled at a level above or below the level included in this posting.