Worker's Compensation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Objective : On the defense side, the goal of the workers' compensation attorney is to help insurance companies or self-insured employers mitigate their exposure and defend workers' compensation claims. Typical job functions of a workers' compensation attorney on-the-defense-side may include :

Essential Job Functions :

• Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee
• Represents the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediation, arbitration, and other proceedings.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases and alerts management to concerns.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Manage workers compensation costs to reduce liability.
• Compile and submit reports required by company management.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company.
• Perform other job tasks as assigned

Qualifications :

Education / Experience :

Salary Compensation Level : Commensurate with experience

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here represent those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (in the office or remotely working). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.