Hybrid Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist

at Travelers

• Job title: Workers' Compensation Legal Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $81,500 - $134,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rancho Cordova, United States

About the role

• Legal Specialist representing clients in Workers Compensation claims litigation. Handling cases from inception through trial with a focus on resolution and client service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for representing the interests of the clients in the litigation of disputed Workers Compensation claims.
• Provides client services as part of a legal team.
• Independently provides aggressive case handling with a resolution focus.
• Handles a full to moderate caseload from case inception through trial/resolution with limited support.
• Conducts legal research as necessary.
• Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents.
• Provides recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Completes all required administrative tasks including time reporting, closed cases, and other reports appropriate to performance of job duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or law degree preferred.
• Legal Studies degree strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of jurisdiction’s Workers Compensation law and litigation procedures.
• High proficiency in using legal research software (e.g. Westlaw, Pacer), Microsoft Office and PDF Software.
• Strong and persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong evaluation and negotiation skills.
• 10 years of workers compensation claim or legal experience; or Hearing Representative experience with strong litigation focus; or Juris Doctorate.

Benefits

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
• Mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.