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Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

What Will You Do?

• Independently handles a full to moderate caseload with low to moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution with limited support.
• Handles hearings, court events, and other appointments independently as jurisdictionally appropriate.
• Conducts legal research as necessary.
• Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents.
• Interprets and analyzes medical reports or bills/invoices and provides disability ratings and/or other Official Medical Fee Schedules where jurisdictionally applicable.
• Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Builds and maintains superior internal and external client relationships.
• Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, and other reports appropriate to performance of job duties.
• Effectively utilizes and adapts to available technology, case management system and automation in the practice of law.
• Meets annual billable hour expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor’s Degree or law degree.
• 7+ years of workers compensation claim or legal experience
• 5+ years hearing rep experience with strong litigation focus
• Strong understanding of jurisdiction’s Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• High proficiency in using legal research software (e.g Westlaw, Pacer) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong and persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze legal issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position.
• Ability to effectively understand, utilize, and adapt to technology, case management system, and automation resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the various jurisdictional rules for Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Demonstrates creative problem solving and analytical skills.

What is a Must Have?

• 5 years of workers compensation claim or legal experience; or 2 years Hearing Representative experience with strong litigation focus; or Juris Doctorate.