Hearing Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Evaluate legal and factual matters, performing thorough and well-reasoned legal research.

• Develop and present defense strategies independently on behalf of clients.

• Draft pleadings, depositions, panel requests, and briefs to support defense strategies autonomously.

• Collaborate with our Claims Partners to secure optimal outcomes for our Hartford insured.

• Deliver effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and additional services to clients regarding legal and factual matters within the representation scope.

• Engage with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.

• Ensure the prompt, efficient, and effective resolution of assigned cases.

• Manage a diverse case inventory encompassing full defense and lien files.

• Negotiate and settle cases/lien on behalf of The Hartford.

• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence during trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.

• Interpret and analyze medical reports or bills/invoices, providing disability ratings and/or applicable Official Medical Fee Schedules based on jurisdiction.

• Offer recommendations and case analysis to business partners and clients regarding suitable file handling strategies.

• Integrate legal support staff effectively into the case handling process when appropriate.

• Uphold all standards of excellence in file management.

• Meet annual billable hour expectations.

• Participate in continuing legal education seminars to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or law degree preferred.

• Legal Studies degree preferred.

• Strong comprehension of California Workers’ Compensation law and litigation procedures.

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, particularly in Workers’ Compensation case handling preferred.

• Proficient persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills.

• Strong evaluation and negotiation abilities.

• Trial experience is preferred.

• Positive-minded and collaborative team player attitude.

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.

• Solid proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

• Experience with Lexis Nexis is a plus!

• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational and prioritization skills.

• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new software as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid holidays and paid time off.

• Fitness reimbursement.

• Reimbursed work-related travel and parking.

• Company phone and internet stipend.

• Volunteer time off.

• Employee donation matching.