Compensation Grade: 36

Job Description

Like all divisions at SAIF Corporation, the Legal Division prides itself on providing superior service to employers throughout the state of Oregon, as well as excellent training to SAIF employees.

We think our trial attorneys work is pretty exciting: They represent SAIF and its policyholders at hearings and other claims-related proceedings, and they mediate or negotiate appropriate claims to settlement. As experts in Oregon workers compensation laws and rules, as well as SAIFs policies and procedures, they also work closely with staff in the Claims Division and provide legal advice regarding claims to other SAIF staff and our policyholders.

The person selected for this position will need to reside in Oregon and will have the option to work out of their home office or from any of SAIFs regional offices. There will be occasional travel throughout Oregon.

This position has the ability to work remotely from your home in Oregon, however, the selected candidate will need to be available to handle cases largely based out of the Salem and/or Portland area. We regularly review our case assignments and at times make adjustments to location assignments based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to represent SAIF and its insureds at hearings and other claims-related proceedings for a full case load, including assigned businesses and assigned and contact employer accounts.

• Attend hearings and conduct trials. Take depositions of witnesses.

• Mediate or negotiate and settle claims.

• Provide legal advice to SAIF personnel and insureds in claims-related matters.

• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of Oregon workers compensation laws and rules and SAIFs policies and procedures. Ensure work conducted complies with all applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in geographic staffings and specialty staffings.

• Exhibit an expertise in oral and written communication skills and medical knowledge to effectively interact with insurers and medical professionals. Independently conduct depositions of lay and medical witnesses and perform doctor conferences.

• Independently handle complex medical and legal cases.

• Undertake complex business contributions such as: Critical Claims Unit (CCU) cases and advice; compensability and disability staffings; blood borne pathogens (BBP) cases and advice; asbestosis cases and advice; combined condition advice; coverage and subjectivity; fire fighter presumption; fatal cases; Periodic Legal Update (PLU); Medicare, out-of-state coverage advice; permanent total disability (PTD) reversals, advice, and cases; SACHMOD; Claims Legal Advisory Committee (CLAC); wrap-ups; and OAR committee work.

• Serve as a mentor for Attorney I and II.

• Handle advice and trial work for assigned insurers as requested by the Legal Management Team.

• Deliver legal updates/trainings to the claims division to ensure current knowledge and strategies for managing claims within current legal climate.

• Explore diverse perspectives and consistently behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or work styles.

• Continually sustain the Inclusive Leadership Competencies (ILC) through the Explorer level on an annual basis.

Qualifications

Required:

• Law degree with license to practice law in Oregon

Recommended:

• Litigation background with five or more years of trial, administrative hearings, or workers compensation experience.

• Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered.

Next step

To receive consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter by the close of this recruitment. We want your submission to count, so be sure its complete.

This recruitment will close on Monday, May 20, 2024.

If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received this recruitment may close early.

Compensation & Benefits

Typical hiring range: $138,512 - $162,955. The pay range for this position is annually based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications & education.

SAIF provides a wide range of benefits to employees who work at least 20 hours per week, including health care, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. For additional information about SAIF's total rewards, visit our website at: Total rewards (saif.com)

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, seasonal, or temporary employment.

Full salary range: $122,215 - $203,695

Veterans

We provide preference to qualifying and disabled veterans. For more information please visit saif.com/veterans.

About us

Since 1914, SAIF has been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and keeping rates low by focusing on workplace safety. Together with our partners, we strive to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work.

SAIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in its workplace.