What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worker's Compensation Attorney position at Cingular HR?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
Objective : On the defense side, the goal of the workers' compensation attorney is to help insurance companies or self-insured employers mitigate their exposure and defend workers' compensation claims. Typical job functions of a workers' compensation attorney on-the-defense-side may include :
Essential Job Functions :
- Litigating cases before a workers' compensation judge or referee
- Represents the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediation, arbitration, and other proceedings.
- Communicate with claims representatives.
- Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases and alerts management to concerns.
- Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
- Manage workers compensation costs to reduce liability.
- Compile and submit reports required by company management.
- Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company.
- Perform other job tasks as assigned
Qualifications :
Education / Experience :
Salary Compensation Level : Commensurate with experience
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here represent those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (in the office or remotely working). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
