Workers' Compensation Attorney

About the position

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 remote (with occasional travel to venues) Workers' Compensation Attorney. You will be handling a caseload of workers' compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders at WC hearings in the state of California. 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 workers' compensation boards, 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.
• Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Interface with Home Office Legal department.

Requirements

• Membership in the California Bar
• Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred
• A minimum of three years' experience as an attorney

Nice-to-haves

• Talent for cultivating strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Aptitude for detailed, analytical thinking
• Process-oriented mindset, with proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of law, as well as pertinent knowledge in related fields
• Familiarity with insurance and workers' compensation law
• Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work

Benefits

• Eligible performance bonuses
• 20 days of flexible time off each year
• Personal holidays
• Pension plan
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions