Hearing Representative

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Defends the insured employer by participating in hearings mandatory settlement conferences depositions and trials where they examine witnesses offer evidence and argue their case.
• Is accountable for timely preparing hearing deposition settlement conference briefs pre-trial and status reports on their pending files.
• Responsible for one time appearances walk though settlements liens Lien trials and full handling on permanent files under attorney supervision.
• Investigates and negotiates lien claims and defends our insured employers at lien trials.
• Regularly communicates with Claims Professionals and meets with CNA insureds to discuss their defense.
• Provides research factual information counsel and guidance and seminars to claims adjusters on legal questions or issues relating to their workers compensation claim files.
• Responsible to resolve legal cases under attorney supervision.
• Responsible for meeting staff counsel billing requirement.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of theories and principles of litigation management within a claims organization.
• Strong technical expertise sophistication and independent judgment to manage internal and external business relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and issues.
• Creativity in solving unique and challenging problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations and laws pertaining to handling Workers Compensation cases at the WCAB. Familiarity with the policies and procedures and litigation strategies involved in preparing and litigating cases at the WCAB.
• Skilled in deposition negotiation and trial techniques and case resolution.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
• Typically a minimum of four years of related work experience.

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In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $54000 to $103000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.

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