Responsibilities :
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research
- Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy
- Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insured
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
- Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
- Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials or judicial / administrative hearings
- Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
Requirements :
- Minimum of 2-5 years of legal practice experience handling complex / life pension Workers’ Compensation cases
- JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
- Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Special Skills :
- Lexis Nexis experience is a plus.
- Trial experience is a plus.
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers :
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Rate / Salary : $75-$90 / hr, based on experience
30+ days ago