Commonwealth
Government
Workers'CompensationLitigationCounsel
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“Workers' Compensation Litigation Counsel at Commonwealth. Skills: Workers' compensation litigation, Legal advice, Regulatory compliance. Defend Commonwealth in workers' compensation matters. Litigate cases before DIA”
Industry & Context.
Litigation strategy
Ability to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctor degree, Massachusetts Bar membership, Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License
Nice to Have
3 years experience litigating, Legal advice on workers' compensation, Balance multiple projects, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, Massachusetts leave laws knowledge, Massachusetts retirement laws knowledge
What You'll Do.
Defend Commonwealth in workers' compensation matters
Litigate cases before DIA
Prepare witnesses for examination
Draft legal memorandum
Interpret court decisions
Interpret regulations
Develop litigation strategies
Draft settlement recommendations
Communicate with Claims Unit
Coordinate with Claims Unit
Correspond with opposing counsel
Negotiate with opposing counsel
Travel to DIA locations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LITIGATION COUNSEL Agency Overview The Human Resources Division is an agency within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. HRD provides legal advice, civil service guidance, training, policy guidance, and technical assistance to state agencies and municipalities. HRD provides support in all matters relating to the Commonwealth's classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, training & employee development, civil rights, collective bargaining and workers compensation administration. General Statement of Duties Defends the Commonwealth's Human Resources Division/Workers' Compensation Unit (HRD/WC) (approximately 150 state agencies) in all workers’ compensation matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). Primary duties include: Prepares and litigate cases before the DIA at all levels including conciliation, conference, hearing and Reviewing Board. Prepares witnesses for both direct and cross examination, deposes physicians, drafts legal memorandum, motions, and briefs. Interprets laws, court decisions and opinions, rules and regulations applicable to the agency. Assesses cases, develops litigation strategies, and drafts settlement recommendations for client agencies. Communicates and coordinates with HRD/WC Claims Unit. Corresponds and negotiates with opposing counsel. Provides legal advice to state agencies and the self-insurer on all workers’ compensation related matters. Travels to Regional DIA locations. Preferred Qualifications: Experienced workers' compensation attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience litigating cases at the Department of Industrial Accidents. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in providing legal advice on all aspects of workers' compensation law. The candidate should be able to balance multiple projects concurrently. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Teams, PowerPoint and Excel. Candidate should have excel
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