Litigation Attorney - Workers Compensation

Litigation Attorney - Workers Compensation

The Law Office of Anderson & Chang, a Litigation Counsel of CNA, is seeking a Workers Compensation Litigation Attorney. These matters include, but are not limited to workers compensation defense, asbestos and workers compensation lien actions.

This position provides full or specialized legal services to one or more areas, often dealing with highly complex or specialized matters, and has ongoing relationship and accountability for assigned legal matters. The applicant must be expert in the field of workers compensation. Work assignments consist of major legal tasks involving problems of the highest level of difficulty with complex facts that require considerable legal judgment, experience and independent reasoning. The applicant will be responsible for managing their own caseload. This position is for an experienced Workers Compensation trial attorney.

As determined by CNA and depending on the applicant's experience and / or qualifications, candidates may be hired into one of two positions : Associate Litigation Attorney or Litigation Attorney. Typically 1-5+ years of related experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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 e.g., 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 an appropriate level of understanding and documentation for effective case management.
• Conducts legal research and analysis of facts to provide counsel on legal questions or issues.
• Prepares opinions or position papers on various legal issues and interpretation of legal 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).
• Collaboratively works with clients, claim professionals, underwriting, risk control and other third 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.

Reporting Relationship

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

Education And Experience

In California, the average base pay range for the Litigation Attorney role is $117,500 to $189,500. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of compensation. For District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For details, visit cnabenefits.com. CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, contact leaveadministration@cna.com.

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