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CopperPoint Insurance Companies · 1 day ago

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions. They are seeking a full-time remote Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to provide expert legal representation in workers’ compensation proceedings and handle various cases including high-exposure and complex cases.

Insurance

Responsibilities

The attorneys will have overall responsibility for the thorough review of claims files, identify legal issues, and conduct discovery in preparation for hearings before the Appeals Board

The attorneys will conduct settlement negotiations, conduct discovery including interview witnesses, and participate in all hearings before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board

The attorney will comply with legal filing deadlines on all cases

Qualification

Workers' Compensation LawLitigation SkillsLegal CommunicationCalifornia State BarCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational AwarenessInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Required education is a bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college of law; admitted to California State Bar in good standing and 5+ years of experience

Senior-level knowledge of workers' compensation law, Appeals Board and appellate court rules of procedure, and other related substantive areas of law

Senior-level litigation skills in the following areas: discovery, courtroom advocacy, verbal and written legal communication, settlement negotiations and document preparation, legal research and writing, trial, and appellate advocacy

Senior-level customer service skills in the areas of customer advice, oral and written communication, problem-solving and organizational awareness

Senior-level interpersonal skills to represent the company as a professional attorney and business advocate

Senior-level legal communication skills both verbally and in written form to draft legal motions, and memoranda relating to assigned casework

Complete the necessary Continuing Legal Education each year and maintain good moral character to maintain specialization and bar membership

The attorney must be a member in good standing with the California State Bar and maintain such status