In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and procedures of the California Workers' Compensation System and Appeals Board; Laws and rules of Labor Code, California Administrative Code, and leading court decisions relating to workers' compensation coverage, insurance, enforcement, rights and benefits, settlements, apportionment, rules of practice, interpretation, and application of the schedule of ratings to permanent disabilities; vocational rehabilitation; general accounting; medical and anatomical terminology.
Negotiating and applying apportionment and credit information to analysis of cases. Excellent writing and verbal skills to prepare comprehensive reports and summaries. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Analytical skills.
Ability to: Interpret, analyze, and summarize medial reports, fact situations, and workers' compensation laws and rules; identify prior Awards, apportionment, and credits in order to determine the value of the case; investigate, mediate, and identify disputed issues; prepare analysis of case value to present to defense legal staff and supervisor; communicate effectively; provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders; settle cases efficiently and appropriately.