Job Title: Workers' Compensation Sr. Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters.
- Litigate cases to verdict, demonstrating strong trial skills.
- Specialize in one or more areas of practice.
- Conduct strong legal research, writing, and presentation.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
- Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.
- Deliver internal and external training, seminars, and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.
- Provide in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim partners consistent with best practices.
- Utilize support staff effectively in accordance with office protocols and best practices.
- Adhere to all best practices in file handling.
- Utilize available technology, case management system, and automation effectively.
- Travel as required to meet business needs.
- Initiate special projects and identify other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.
- A minimum of 7 years of litigation practice or prior legal experience.
- Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.
- Valid driver’s license required depending on the location.
- Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.
- Proven track record of trial skills and techniques.
- Demonstrates strong legal acumen and technical knowledge in the practice area(s).
- In-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries, and the litigation process.
- Proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel.
- Strong leadership, critical and strategic thinking, sound decision-making, negotiation, research, and trial skills.
- High awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals.
- Personal commitment to professional development.
- Strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness.
Salary Information:
- The annual base salary range for this position is $129, – $213,.
- The actual salary will be determined by factors including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
- Employees are eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Additional Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and their eligible family members from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: 401(k) contributions matched dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, with an annual maximum. Eligibility for a Pension Plan funded by the company.
- Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, and resources to support wellness goals and caregiving needs, including mental health resources.
- Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support charitable activities.
Employment Practices:
- The company is an equal opportunity employer, valuing the unique abilities and talents of each individual.
- In accordance with local law, candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
- The company reserves the right to fill the position at a level above or below the level included in the posting.
