Counsel - Workers Compensation Job Omaha area,Nebraska USA,Law/Legal

Position: House Counsel - Workers Compensation

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is expanding in the Omaha, Nebraska area. We are looking for an experienced workers compensation attorney licensed to handle New York cases to join our growing team. Board appearances will be virtual. Must be able to handle all aspects of litigation. Very reasonable caseload with compensation commensurate with experience. Must be able to perform all aspects of the job listed in the description below and willing to work a hybrid schedule (2 days in office).

We are a company that believes in the value of collaboration and relationship building, which we feel is best nurtured in person, but do understand the value of flexibility for work/life balance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Performs file review upon case assignment and provides detailed analysis of legal issues. Conducts appropriate legal research and provides well-reasoned plan of action to address.

Prepares pleadings, discovery devices, deposition outlines, petitions, motions, summations, trial/appellate briefs in support of defense strategy.

Provides effective and timely communications, information, and legal advice to Adjusting staff on legal and factual issues.

Independently prepares deposition strategy/outline to effectively interview deponent. Attends and timely reports on interview; identifies additional needs.

Independently prepares and presents witnesses and evidence at trials, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. Attends and timely reports on proceedings.

Demonstrates professional diplomacy and discretion when communicating with the Court/Board, witnesses, opposing counsel or co-counsel.

Effectively and timely negotiates settlements for optimal case outcome.

Participates in Claims reviews and round tables as appropriate.

Effectively utilizes support staff consistent with departmental/company protocols and industry best practices.

Actively participates in continuing education of Adjusting staff on case law updates, legal strategies and best practices.

Proactively attends continuing legal education seminars or seeks other appropriate training avenues to maintain highest level of professional/technical expertise.

WHAT YOU'D BRING TO

THE ROLE

EDUCATION
:
Law degree (LLB or JD) from an accredited law school.

LICENSES
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Must be a member in good standing with the New York State Bar.

EXPERIENCE
:
Minimum of ten years of experience litigating workers compensation cases. This professional will be primarily managing a caseload of New York cases and must possess expertise in New York regulations, case law, and procedure.

LANGUAGE ABILITY
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to negotiate, write and interpret business correspondence, reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATH ABILITY: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

COMPUTER SKILLS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft word processing software;
Microsoft spreadsheet software; and be proficient on applicable databases, systems and vendor software programs.

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