Insurance Defense Attorney Workers Compensation

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Insurance Defense Attorney - Workers Compensation

The candidate will handle a caseload of workers' compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent the company and its policyholders at WC hearings in the state of New York. Interact with the company's Workers' Compensation claims organization. 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 the Workers Compensation Board, conducting depositions, drafting, and filing summations, appeals and rebuttals. Research the law applicable to cases or matters; and draft 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. Provide daily direction and guidance to junior attorneys. Understand and creatively use technology. Apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost. Act as a team or group leader for an assigned group handling workers' compensation cases. Interface with Home Office Legal department. Should have a JD degree with membership in the New York State Bar. Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts are preferred. Must have 5+ years of experience as an attorney. Workers' compensation experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of law, as well as pertinent knowledge in related fields is essential. Familiarity with insurance law is a plus. Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work is a must.

Additional Information

Reference: 2022-52091

Company info

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Brooklyn
New York
United States 11201
Website : http://www.libertymutual.com