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Litigation Consultant - Workers Compensation | CA Jurisdictional Knowledge Required

Join Sedgwick as a Litigation Consultant focused on Workers Compensation in California. As part of our 33,000-strong global team, you will adjudicate complex customer claims, deliver innovative solutions, and contribute to a culture of excellence and customer service.

Job Overview

• Apply knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in an energetic culture.
• Deliver innovative customer‑facing solutions to clients across virtually every industry.
• Leverage Sedgwick's global network of experts to share insights and learn.
• Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy in daily work, location, and career path.
• Benefit from a comprehensive insurance and benefits program.

Primary Purpose

Address and handle high‑end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios, and legal inquiries or disputes; develop strategies to bring cases to satisfactory resolution.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Review reports/forms, respond to inquiries, seek legal opinions, and communicate resolutions.
• Handle high‑end cases with serious injuries and complex coverage scenarios.
• Create action plans, determine need for examination, and gain client authorization.
• Identify cases for settlements or redemptions.
• Gather documents, coordinate with client designees.
• Request investigations, assign to local counsel, and monitor performance.
• Respond to plaintiff counsel, union, employee, or client requests.
• Identify issues and formulate defense strategy.
• Adjust accrued liability and approve administrative expenses.
• Identify subrogation opportunities and manage the process.
• Attend and participate in mediations, trials, arbitrations or hearings as needed.
• Work with partners to affect early return‑to‑work.

Additional Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Ten (10) years of experience handling workers' compensation litigation, including five (5) years of claims management or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge

California workers' compensation knowledge required; SIP license required.

Benefits & Development

• Flexible work schedule.
• Referral incentive program.
• Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits offering: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) on day one, PTO, disability, life insurance, employee assistance.

Office Locations

• Roseville, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
• San Diego, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable fair chance ordinances. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.