What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Attorney II/III/IV position at San Bernardino County?
SALARY INCREASES
Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.
LOAN FORGIVENESS
San Bernardino County Counsel employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more details, refer to the website.
Employees may also be eligible for The County's Tuition Loan Repayment Program. Review the Exempt Ordinance for details.
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues.
- Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research.
- Communicate, effectively work with, and provide guidance to Risk Management claim partners/adjusters.
- Prepare pleadings including applications, answers and responsive pleadings.
- Draft proposed compromise and release agreements, stipulations with request for awards, and AME/PQME letters.
- Prepare trial briefs and appeals including petitions for reconsideration and writs.
- Take depositions of applicants and cross-examinations of physicians.
- Prepare strategies for resolution with little or no supervision.
- Prepare for hearings including trial, cross-examination, trial exhibits and witnesses with little or no supervision.
- Communicate with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, witnesses and opposing counsel and maintain a large caseload with little or no supervision.
Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy County Counsel Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the Exempt Compensation Ordinance.
$114,712.00 - $152,339.20 Annually
Deputy County Counsel III
$135,345.60 - $180,128.00 Annually
Deputy County Counsel IV
$156,166.40 - $227,843.20 Annually
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background/Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam prior to employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.License: Active membership with the California Bar Association.
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Workers' Compensation Attorney II: Twelve (12) months of experience as a workers' compensation attorney.
Workers' Compensation Attorney III: Thirty (30) months of experience as a workers' compensation attorney.
Workers' Compensation Attorney IV: Forty-eight (48) months of experience as a workers' compensation attorney.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Salary : $114,712 - $227,843