Trial Attorney - Workers Compensation Staff Counsel

Trial Attorney - Workers Compensation Staff Counsel

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Our employees are at the heart of what we do : helping people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community. Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility – it’s our promise to you.

We currently have an opportunity for a Trial Attorney to join our Staff Counsel team located in Northern California on a remote schedule. The Trial Attorney provides legal representation and defense counsel for insureds before courts, arbitration panels, or other bodies and advises claim employees in their handling of litigated claim matters.

Responsibilities

Handles a consistent workload of defense files representing Intact Insurance insureds in workers’ compensation matters. Responsible for maintenance and completion of caseload and trial work of some complexity, whether by settlement, trial or appeal.

Handles all aspects of litigated files including contact with the client insured, discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial.

Conducts all appropriate legal action to best protect the interests of the client(s) on all assigned cases in an ethical and zealous manner. Prepares appeals and performs necessary research on motions.

Assesses case valuation and requests authority to negotiate settlements with applicant attorneys.

Interfaces and provides counsel to other Intact Insurance Claims staff as cases develop through trial or resolution.

Reviews and reports all large cases to managing attorney, prepares timely reports as required and schedules / attends conferences with Claims staff to review pending litigation.

Maintains a strong professional knowledge of legal environments and applies this information effectively.

Interfaces with and directs paralegals and other staff in the production of documents and litigation file management.

The expertise you bring

5-7 years of experience litigating workers’ compensation claims.

Substantial experience with research, discovery depositions, mediations and trial preparation required.

JD required.

Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience, and skillset of the candidate. The typical base salary range for this position is : $111,000 – $157,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; our Massachusetts based offices and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $140,000 – $164,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period.

Competitive paid time off programs.

401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary.

Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits.

This position will remain posted until a final candidate is selected. Once the role is filled, this job posting will be removed.

To apply, please visit our website : https : / / careers.intactspecialty.com

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