Description:
A Western-Based Super Regional Commercial Insurance Company has an exciting opportunity for a Subrogation Attorney. Subrogation recovery involves third-party fault in worker's compensation and general liability claims. The Subrogation Attorney would be expected to coordinate the subrogation case docket and practice. They would handle a subrogation caseload throughout the state and federal courts in California and the Pacific Northwest.Job Responsibility:
- Handle complex cases for review and recovery of workers' compensation reimbursement/lien entitlements, along with all aspects of property and casualty subrogation.
- Respond to staff inquiries, questions, and issues in subrogation matters.
- Negotiate complicated third-party recoveries.
- Draft demand letters, and agreements and review third-party agreements.
- Coordinate and oversee the outsourcing of litigation to panel counsel on complex recovery cases.
Qualifications/Competencies:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Admittance to California, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, or Alaska State Bar.
- 3-7 years of experience relating to general civil litigation, worker's compensation, subrogation, reimbursement, and overpayment recovery is desired.
- Knowledge of the latest developments in workers' compensation and property and casualty subrogation laws.
- Knowledge of privacy laws including HIPAA and understanding of the needs and requirements regarding patient and client confidentiality..
- Effective oral and written advocacy skills and negotiation tactics.
- Strong knowledge of current multi-state procedural and substantive law, as well as state and federal rules.
- Trial experience is preferred but not required.
