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Structured Settlement Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Wage & Hour Attorney

Sherman Oaks, CA · On-site

$200K - $275K/yr

Case settlement bonus structure typically ranging around 2-3% with flexibility based on compensation structure * Hybrid schedule with two work-from-home days per week and flexibility for exceptional ...

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How much do structured settlement jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for structured settlement in California is $49,003.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,721.00 and $53,367.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a structured settlement?

A Structured Settlement job typically involves helping individuals manage or sell their structured settlement payments. Professionals in this field assist clients in understanding their settlement options, negotiating lump-sum payouts, and handling legal or financial paperwork. They often work for financial companies or settlement firms and must have knowledge of contracts, finance, and legal regulations. The role requires strong communication skills to guide clients through the process.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a structured settlement?

To thrive as a Structured Settlement Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial products and legal processes, often supported by a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or law. Familiarity with case management software, annuity calculators, and industry compliance tools is typically required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-service skills distinguish top performers in this field. These abilities are crucial for guiding clients through complex settlement transactions and ensuring legal and financial accuracy.

What are common challenges faced by structured settlement specialists in their daily work?

Structured Settlement Specialists often navigate complex negotiations between claimants, attorneys, and insurance companies, which can be challenging as they must balance diverse interests while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role frequently involves interpreting intricate legal documents, managing multiple cases simultaneously, and adhering to strict deadlines. Additionally, specialists must educate clients about their settlement options and advocate for their clients' best interests. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for overcoming these challenges and maintaining successful client relationships.

What are the most commonly searched types of Structured Settlement jobs in California?

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What cities in California are hiring for Structured Settlement jobs?

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Infographic showing various Structured Settlement job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 41% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 57% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,003 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Workers Compensation Senior Technical Specialist

The Travelers Indemnity Company

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

$85K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category
Claim
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$85,600.00 - $141,200.00
Target Openings
2
What Is the Opportunity?
Under limited supervision, effectively evaluate and manage high exposure Workers Compensation claims including catastrophic loss, specified serious injury and other complex claims. Attempt to resolve through innovative and expert claim management.
This work may include: Remains out of work and unlikely to return to position. Employer is unable to accommodate the restrictions. Injured Worker(IW) has returned to work, reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), and has PPD. File litigated to dispute the permanency rating and/or causality. IW has been released to work with permanent restrictions and job is no longer available. IW is receiving Vocational Rehabilitation. Claims that have been reopened for additional medical treatment on more complex files. Injuries may involve one or multiple back, shoulder or knee surgeries, knee replacements, claims involving complex offsets, permanent restrictions and/or fatalities. Claims on which a settlement should be considered.What Will You Do?
  • CLAIM HANDLING:
  • Work in collaboration with specialty resources (e.g. medical, legal) to manage medical treatment and lost time benefits in cases involving extremely complex issues or potentially high financial exposure.
  • Establish and update reserves to reflect claim exposure and document rationale. Identify and set actuarial reserves.
  • Develop strategies to manage losses involving complex issues of statutory benefit entitlement, medical diagnoses, Medicare Set Aside or injury severity to achieve resolution through the best possible outcome.
  • Co-manage appropriate claims with the Major Case Unit, who will assist with disability and treatment projections; reserving; and investigative suggestions on complex or catastrophic losses.
  • May use structured settlement/annuity as appropriate for the jurisdiction.
  • Facilitate timely claim resolution by leveraging any mitigation opportunities.
  • INFLUENCE AND COMMUNICATION:
  • Pursue all offset opportunities, including apportionment, contribution and subrogation.
  • Customer Engagement.
  • Participate in Telephonic and/or onsite File Reviews.
  • Respond to inquiries - verbal and written.
  • Keeping injured worker apprised of claim status.
  • Engage specialty resources as needed.
  • OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Act as technical resource to others.
  • Maintain Continuing Education requirements as required.
  • In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • College degree.
  • 5+ years Workers Compensation experience.
  • Analytical Thinking: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities; analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues; identifies cause/effect relationships; and explores alternative solutions that support sound decision-making.
  • Communication: Expresses, summarizes and records thoughts clearly and concisely orally and in writing by applying proper content, format, sentence structure, grammar, language and terminology.
  • Ability to effectively present file resolution to internal and/or external stakeholders.
  • Negotiation: Master evaluation, negotiation and case resolution skills.
  • Ability to understand alternatives, influence stakeholders and reach a fair agreement through discussion and compromise.
  • Thorough Insurance Contract Knowledge: Interprets policies and contracts, applies loss facts to policy conditions, and determines whether or not a loss comes within the scope of the insurance contract.
  • Principles of Investigation: Advanced investigative skills including the ability to take statements.
  • Follows a logical sequence of inquiry with a goal of arriving at an accurate reconstruction of events related to the loss.
  • Value Determination: Advanced ability to determine liability and assigns a dollar value based on damages claimed and estimates, sets and readjusts reserves.
  • Settlement Techniques: Advanced ability to assess how a claim will be settled, when and when not to make an offer and what should be included in the settlement offer package.
  • Legal Knowledge: Thorough knowledge, understanding and application of state, federal and regulatory laws and statutes, rules of evidence, chain of custody, trial preparation and discovery, court proceedings, and other rules and regulations applicable to the insurance industry.
  • Medical knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the nature and extent of injuries, periods of disability, and treatment needed.
  • WC Technical:
  • Advanced ability to demonstrate understanding of WC Products and ability to apply available resources and technology to resolve claims.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to work within jurisdictional parameters within their assigned state.
  • Customer Service:
  • Advanced ability to build and maintain productive relationships with our insureds and deliver results with optimal outcomes.
  • Teamwork:
  • Advanced ability to work together in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
  • Planning & Organizing:
  • Advanced ability to establishes a plan/course of action and contingencies for self or others to meet current or future goals.

What is a Must Have?
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5 years Workers Compensation experience.

What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.