Job Title: HR Legal Coordinator (Workers Compensation/Auto Claims)

Position Summary:
Ole Mexican Foods is seeking an experienced, dynamic, dedicated, and highly collaborative professional with legal/paralegal experience to support the Human Resources Department. The HR Legal Coordinator is responsible for the case management of Workers Compensation and automobile (fleet) claims in a highly confidential and professional manner using discretion across a variety of activities.

Responsibilities:

• Support in Workers Compensation claims management, including the processing of RTW (return to work” letters). Assist with workforce planning and organizational analytics, including data gathering and data management.
• Support the legal orientation of new staff and maintain legal training and guidance materials.
• Partner with the Transportation team and managers to gather critical evidence in defense of WC and/or Auto claims.
• Assist with additional legal research and support as requested by the Human Resources Director.
• Edit and proofread legal documents.
• Investigate the nature of the claims and interview witnesses to gain an understanding of what occurred prior to the claim
• Evaluate police reports, video footage, previous insurance claims and other information to further understand the incident
• Create reports detailing the events and damage related to the claim
• Assures and directs appropriate medical care and litigation management
• Plan, recommend, reserve and execute file strategies on assigned claims in a manner consistent with corporate claim policies and procedures
• Review and analyze medical bills to confirm charges and treatment are workers’ comp injury-related and in accordance with the treatment plan
• Ensure payments for medical bills and income replacement are remitted on a timely basis in accordance with applicable fee schedules and statute
• Answer questions regarding the status of pending claims from claimants, policyholders and medical providers
• Maintain and update the employee handbook, including coordinating annual review for appropriate updates.
• Consult with attorneys regarding litigation management, settlement strategy and claim resolution
• Conduct investigation to determine coverage, liability, and damages, including recorded statements
• Receive and initiate timely reviews of new assignments including analyzing liability, property damages, and opposition's positions to determine the strength of each claim and develop negotiation plans.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate all information to determine damages on motor vehicle diminished value claims. This includes interpreting/understanding the relevant law, automobile market data, coverage limits, police reports, and repair estimates.
• Attend depositions and other legal proceedings, as needed
• Support other functions as assigned

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal or legal assistant experience (or comparable legal support experience) required.
• 5+ years’ experience working with C-level Executives or law firm partners.
• Ability to manage and be accountable to competing demands. Strong work ethic.
• Experience with the preparation and management of contracts.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working with high profile individuals using appropriate sensitivity.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with the setting up and management of virtual meetings and tools (video, conference calls).
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt and excel in changing environment.
• Expert level oral and written communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Emotional maturity, highly professional demeanor.
• Ability to troubleshoot and independently solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and partnership development skills to work successfully with a variety of individuals and cultures.
• Highly resourceful team-player, self-confident, creative and independent self-starter, while also being collaborative who acts with diplomacy at all times.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required