Description:
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful, growing company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.In this fully remote position, the Workers' Compensation Claims Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance to Claims personnel while managing a docket of litigated insurance coverage and collections matters. This role will also focus on researching Workers' Compensation reporting requirements and regulations and drafting coverage opinions on Workers' Compensation issues.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee litigated Workers' Compensation coverage matters by providing guidance on strategy and assisting Claims personnel with negotiated resolutions;
- Review WC claims for coverage issues and provide research and guidance to Claims staff;
- Draft coverage position letters and review draft letters from staff adjusters;
- Research and monitor WC reporting and regulations;
- Participate in Claims roundtable discussions/settlement authority meetings;
- Identify areas for adjuster training and growth with regard to coverage issues;
- Help develop the outside coverage counsel panel;
- Assist with document collection and drafting responses to subpoenas;
- Assist with other legal tasks as needed.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- J.D. from accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one state;
- At least 5-7 years' experience evaluating Workers' Compensation coverage claims and litigation;
- Knowledge of Workers' Compensation reporting requirements and regulations;
- Strong writing and editing skills;
- Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite and working remotely.