Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is dedicated to being the best workers compensation insurance company by providing compassionate care to injured workers, superior service to our customers and compelling opportunities for our employees. BHHC has earned an enviable record of success and growth in the insurance industry while growing a culture centered around inclusion and collaboration. We pride ourselves on maintaining our small company feel and recognize that attracting and retaining high quality talent is essential to the success of our company. Come be a part of our growing team!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, one of the largest insurers of Workers’ Compensation in California, is expanding in the Los Angeles area. We are looking for experienced Workers’ Compensation attorneys to join our growing team. This is a remote position so location is not important. Board appearances would be limited to convenient locations with no need to drive to distant boards. Must be able to handle all aspects of litigation. Very reasonable caseload with compensation commensurate with experience. Must be able to do all aspects of the job listed in the description below.
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies has immediate openings in the Southern California area for a House Counsel Attorney. Responsible for handling a caseload of pending workers’ compensation cases as well as making special appearances at depositions, trials and hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
- Reviews files and provide analysis of legal issues to claims.
- By applying extensive legal knowledge, skill and ability, the Staff Counsel will zealously handle all phases of litigation and ethically represent the best interests of the client.
- Directs case along toward resolution/disposition.
- Prepares, attends, and reports on administrative and trial proceedings.
- Provides educational seminars and roundtables to the Claims Unit as needed.
- Drafts pleadings, petitions, correspondence and documentation. Analyzes and sets forth a litigation strategy on a case by case basis.
- Performs legal research.
- Communicates with fellow workers, including Claims, as well as attorneys outside the office, judges, and court personnel.
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Law degree (LLB or JD) from an accredited law school with a minimum of four years experience and admitted into the state bar.
- LANGUAGE ABILITY: 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.
- TECHNICAL SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of office operations, workflow analysis, and current technologies in telecommunications, data entry and file management.
- COMPUTER SKILLS: 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.
- CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Valid driver’s license and member of the California State Bar.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
Health and Wellness:
– Comprehensive medical plans with low premiums for you and your family
– Dental and vision insurance plans
– Company sponsored life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability insurance
– Wellness reimbursement for health club memberships and other health and mental wellness activities
– 401k plan with employer match
– Paid time off with generous accrual policy
– Tuition reimbursement program to help foster your continued growth
– Employee discounts across Berkshire companies including Geico, See’s Candies, etc.
Culture:
– Diverse atmosphere focused on inclusion, transparency and integrity
– Relaxed atmosphere with casual dress code
– Employee Assistance Program to help with your financial, legal, and personal concerns
NOTE: BHHC does not conduct interviews via social media (e.g. Google hangout, LinkedIn, etc.). Please be aware that any such contact is fraudulent and we advise that you not provide any personal information. This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888.897.7781 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . We will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories as required by local ordinance. Additionally, no applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of conviction of a criminal offense except to the extent necessary to obtain a necessary license or to comply with The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of l994, which prohibits the employment by an insurance company of persons convicted of certain crimes, unless a waiver is obtained.