CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney III. The attorneys within this classification are the most experienced and skilled within the workers’ compensation litigation specialty. They provide guidance to the lesser experienced attorneys relating to established office policies, Industrial Commission procedures and applicable rules of court and appellate procedure. They also provide legal representation on behalf of the company and its’ policyholders in workers’ compensation proceedings before the Industrial Commission of Arizona and Arizona appellate courts. The incumbent[s] within this classification may handle high exposure and complex cases.

This position may handle high exposure and complex cases. They have overall responsibility for the thorough review of claims files, identify legal issues and conduct discovery in preparation for hearings before the Industrial Commission. This preparation includes taking depositions, scheduling independent medical examinations, conferring with claims adjusters, policyholders and physicians. The attorneys in this classification make the determination to retain other witnesses, such as labor market consultants and investigators. The incumbent[s] will conduct settlement negotiations, draft legal motions and memoranda, interview witnesses, and participate in mediation conferences. The incumbent[s] in this classification will have the responsibility for the preparation of appellate briefs for submission to the Arizona Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, as well as present oral argument to the courts as required. The attorney will comply with legal filing deadlines on all cases.

Job Responsibilities:

• This position will serve as a senior resource for the less experienced attorneys.
• The attorney will provide daily advice and counsel to claims adjusters, claims compliance adjusters, and underwriters. This involves legal analysis of coverage, cancellation and renewal issues.
• Attorneys will work with a legal assistant and provide input the legal assistant’s supervisor in regard to legal assistant performance evaluations.
• The attorney may train and supervise less experienced attorneys, but continues to report to a managing attorney.
• The attorney may be required to speak at professional functions, seminars, etc. on workers’ compensation topics.
• The attorney will also perform various special legal research tasks for the Legal Manager or Vice President/Legal Services.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Required education is a bachelors degree and juris doctor degree from accredited college of law; admitted to State Bar of Arizona
• Senior level knowledge of workers’ compensation law, Industrial Commission and appellate court rules of procedure, and other related substantive areas of law.
• Senior level litigation skills in the following areas: discovery, courtroom advocacy, verbal and written legal communication, settlement negotiations and document preparation, legal research and writing, and appellate advocacy.
• Senior level customer service skills in the areas of customer advice, oral and written communication, problem solving and organizational awareness.
• Senior level interpersonal skills to represent CopperPoint Insurance Company as a professional attorney and business advocate.
• Complete the necessary Continuing Legal Education each year to maintain specialization and bar membership.

Benefits:

• Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
• We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee’s annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and an Employee Assistant Plan).

Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions. With an expanded Line of insurance products and a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States, CopperPoint embodies stability for policyholders in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company is the corporate parent of Arizona-based CopperPoint Insurance Companies, Alaska National Insurance Company, and other CopperPoint Insurance Entities.

CopperPoint’s culture of compassion extends to the community through employee volunteerism, corporate matching, Board service, program sponsorships, and in-kind contributions. We empower employees by providing 12 hours of paid volunteer time annually and matching their personal contributions to the charities of their choice up to $500 per year. In 2020, CopperPoint employees reported 3,500 volunteer hours.

CopperPoint offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, and vision, and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other education benefits and business casual dress. CopperPoint is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CopperPoint maintains a drug-free workplace.