Litigation Attorney - Workers Compensation
CNA Insurance is seeking a Workers Compensation Litigation Attorney to provide specialized legal services in complex workers compensation matters. The role involves managing a caseload, developing litigation strategies, and representing clients in trials and negotiations.
Responsibilities
- Handles insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial
- Manages litigation preparation driving for superior results
- Develops the litigation strategy, and prepares/directs the preparation of all necessary materials i.e., briefs, motions, discovery, depositions, experts, etc
- Advises whether a case should be tried or settled and actively drives case to resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency
- Handles bench and jury trials as first chair in both state and federal court as necessary
- Tries all aspects of cases including court appearances, trial preparation, motions, discovery and negotiations
- Communicates regularly and concisely with clients, claim professionals, leadership and others to ensure appropriate level of understanding and documentation exists for effective case management
- Conducts legal research and analysis of facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues
- Prepares opinions or position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of legal issues/provisions
- Counsels client/management/claim professionals to avoid legally unsound decisions or plans and when changes in the law occur
- May train, or mentor other attorneys and paralegals. Trains department staff on appropriate procedures (e.g., claims, etc)
- Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other 3rd parties while resolving legal issues
- Works independently in resolving legal cases with oversight supervision
- Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed
- The position also involves defense of Asbestos matters
- May perform additional duties as assigned
Skills
- Expert in the field of workers compensation
- 1-5+ years of related experience
- Handles insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial
- Manages litigation preparation driving for superior results
- Develops the litigation strategy, and prepares/directs the preparation of all necessary materials i.e., briefs, motions, discovery, depositions, experts, etc
- Advises whether a case should be tried or settled and actively drives case to resolution with an appropriate sense of urgency
- Handles bench and jury trials as first chair in both state and federal court as necessary
- Tries all aspects of cases including court appearances, trial preparation, motions, discovery and negotiations
- Communicates regularly and concisely with clients, claim professionals, leadership and others to ensure appropriate level of understanding and documentation exists for effective case management
- Conducts legal research and analysis of facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions or issues
- Prepares opinions or position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of legal issues/provisions
- Counsels client/management/claim professionals to avoid legally unsound decisions or plans and when changes in the law occur
- May train, or mentor other attorneys and paralegals
- Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other 3rd parties while resolving legal issues
- Works independently in resolving legal cases with oversight supervision
- Responds to government regulatory agencies as needed
- Defense of Asbestos matters
- Bachelor's degree with JD, and admission to the California Bar
- Requires experience with Workers Comp matters
- Requires trial and/or litigation experience
- Requires a proven track record of results
- Advanced knowledge of workers compensation law as well as legal theories, principles, practices and procedures of litigation management within an insurance organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Strong consultative skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and interact with internal and external business partners
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to recognize and address ambiguous situations and issues
- Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software i.e. TeamConnect or other case management software
- Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external clients
- Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the client/organization
- Helps self to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships
- Thinks creatively and uses diverse ideas to solve problems
- Raises expectations of self and others by continuously learning and broadening industry and technical skills
Benefits
- CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
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