Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
L&I Workers Compensation Adjudicator 4-Third Party
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
L&I Workers Compensation Adjudicator 4-Third Party. Join to apply for the L&I Workers Compensation Adjudicator 4-Third Party role at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Base pay
$64,776.00/yr - $87,048.00/yr Description
Our Mission:
Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability Job Highlights:
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. As administrators of the state's workers' compensation system, we are similar to a large insurance company, providing medical and limited wage-replacement coverage to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illness. Our rules and enforcement programs also help ensure workers are paid what they are owed, that children's and teens' work hours are limited, and that consumers are protected from unsound business practices. Insurance Services is the largest division within the agency and administers one of the premier workers’ compensation organizations in the nation serving over 3.8 million employees working for 260,000 employers. The Third-Party Unit is part of the Legal Services Division. Title 51 Chapter 24 allows for the recovery of civil damages; mandates the reimbursement of benefits; prevents double recoveries and ensures the responsible party pays for the accident. Additional information is available through the Third-Party website at Third-Party Claims. Role:
The WCA4 Third Party Adjudicator reviews and analyzes injured worker tort claim mediation and settlement requests, obtains supporting information, and engages in the adjudication process, settlement negotiations where indicated and appropriate with external parties. This position has extensive interaction with internal and external stakeholders including injured workers, employers, attorneys and lay representatives, insurance adjusters, tort claim mediators and the office of the Attorney General. Duties
Maintain caseload of Third Party claims. Review, analyze and use independent judgement to take appropriate action on assigned tort mediation claims and settlement requests. Frequently communicate with injured workers/employers and/or employer representatives, and their lay or legal representatives. Compose and send correspondence. Draft legal orders. Consult with and mentor team members and other areas of the agency. And much more! Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law, business, public administration or closely aligned field 3 years’ experience adjudicating workers’ or crime victims’ compensation insurance claims, or adjudication of time loss payments, insurance claims/adjusting, or paralegal/law experience Additional relevant experience will substitute year for year for required education (Total 7 years of experience) Knowledge of Washington Worker’s Compensation law and personal injury law Demonstrated effectiveness interacting with a wide range of internal staff and external customers and stakeholders Desired
Experienced and highly skilled at mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution of complex issues Paralegal Certification (such as CP, ACP, etc.) or experience as a legal assistant Knowledge of Tort law, outside insurance industry and/or third-party claims administration Demonstrated ability to engage in sophisticated analysis of complex issues Ability to bring people together to find solutions to complex problems Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups Effectively communicate verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to proofread and finalize correspondence Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more. At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.8 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice. Telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington. To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts. Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement. Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application
A cover letter describing specific qualifications. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again. To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner. Background Check Notice Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position. Other Information
For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future. The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries: Government Administration
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L&I Workers Compensation Adjudicator 4-Third Party. Join to apply for the L&I Workers Compensation Adjudicator 4-Third Party role at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Base pay
$64,776.00/yr - $87,048.00/yr Description
Our Mission:
Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability Job Highlights:
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. As administrators of the state's workers' compensation system, we are similar to a large insurance company, providing medical and limited wage-replacement coverage to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illness. Our rules and enforcement programs also help ensure workers are paid what they are owed, that children's and teens' work hours are limited, and that consumers are protected from unsound business practices. Insurance Services is the largest division within the agency and administers one of the premier workers’ compensation organizations in the nation serving over 3.8 million employees working for 260,000 employers. The Third-Party Unit is part of the Legal Services Division. Title 51 Chapter 24 allows for the recovery of civil damages; mandates the reimbursement of benefits; prevents double recoveries and ensures the responsible party pays for the accident. Additional information is available through the Third-Party website at Third-Party Claims. Role:
The WCA4 Third Party Adjudicator reviews and analyzes injured worker tort claim mediation and settlement requests, obtains supporting information, and engages in the adjudication process, settlement negotiations where indicated and appropriate with external parties. This position has extensive interaction with internal and external stakeholders including injured workers, employers, attorneys and lay representatives, insurance adjusters, tort claim mediators and the office of the Attorney General. Duties
Maintain caseload of Third Party claims. Review, analyze and use independent judgement to take appropriate action on assigned tort mediation claims and settlement requests. Frequently communicate with injured workers/employers and/or employer representatives, and their lay or legal representatives. Compose and send correspondence. Draft legal orders. Consult with and mentor team members and other areas of the agency. And much more! Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in law, business, public administration or closely aligned field 3 years’ experience adjudicating workers’ or crime victims’ compensation insurance claims, or adjudication of time loss payments, insurance claims/adjusting, or paralegal/law experience Additional relevant experience will substitute year for year for required education (Total 7 years of experience) Knowledge of Washington Worker’s Compensation law and personal injury law Demonstrated effectiveness interacting with a wide range of internal staff and external customers and stakeholders Desired
Experienced and highly skilled at mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution of complex issues Paralegal Certification (such as CP, ACP, etc.) or experience as a legal assistant Knowledge of Tort law, outside insurance industry and/or third-party claims administration Demonstrated ability to engage in sophisticated analysis of complex issues Ability to bring people together to find solutions to complex problems Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups Effectively communicate verbally and in writing Demonstrated ability to proofread and finalize correspondence Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more. At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.8 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice. Telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington. To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts. Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement. Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application
A cover letter describing specific qualifications. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again. To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner. Background Check Notice Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position. Other Information
For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future. The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries: Government Administration
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