Attorney - Workers Compensation

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Day to Day: 

• Represent clients including insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers.

• Draft and prepare client correspondence and legal pleadings.

• Attend court appearances as required.

• Manage and maintain case calendars.

• Conduct depositions and cross-examinations, including those of medical professionals.

• Negotiate settlements for workers' compensation files and lien claims.

• Proactively manage caseloads to ensure efficient progress.

• Mentor and supervise legal assistants.

• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.

• Participate in marketing events with both new and existing clients.

• Review and work on case files, accurately entering time into billing software.

• Input and update case information in PracticeMaster.

• Ensure all deadlines are met for client correspondence.

• Attend client file review meetings.

• Conduct training seminars for clients on updates in workers' compensation case law.

• Maintain current knowledge of workers' compensation case law and statutes.

Must Haves:

• 3+ years of experience practicing Workers' Compensation law.

• Active membership in the California Bar is required.

• Track record of successfully advocating on behalf of insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers.

• Skilled in preparing professional correspondence for clients.

• Familiarity with drafting legal pleadings.

• Proven ability to effectively negotiate settlements for workers' compensation files and lien claims.

• Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees

Plusses: 

• Defense side is preferred

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

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