Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Workers Compensation

				Overview:

Under the direction of the Workers' Compensation Agent, the Workers' Compensation Attorney will represent the City of Boston as a self-insurer in all stages of litigation related to workers' compensation matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), Superior Court, and Appeals Court.

Responsibilities:

* Represents the City in all workers' compensation matters before the Department of Industrial Accidents.
* Conducts legal research, drafts discovery, and prepares legal memoranda and briefs as necessary. 
* Responsible for assessing exposure, negotiating settlements and other agreements, participating in mediations, and tracking and negotiating third-party liens.
* Participates in meetings with internal staff and City Departments to ensure awareness and consistency in information regarding workers' compensation cases.
* As a member of the workers' compensation team, assists in making determinations on cases and actions to be taken in the best interest of the client. 
* Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

* Juris Doctorate.
* Five to thirteen (5-13) years of experience. Workers' Compensation (MGL c. 152) experience strongly preferred. 
* Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record.
* Two (2) years of relevant Workers' Compensation. Experience may be substituted for two (2) years of legal experience.
* Excellent, clear, and effective writing and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as a member of a dynamic team.
* Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail.
* Highly motivated self-starter.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-13

Hours per week: 35
			

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