San Jose, CA
Law
Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the XYZ office.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established law firm specializing in Workers' Compensation defense. They are currently seeking experienced Senior and Associate Attorneys with a minimum of 4 years of workers' comp experience for a full-time position in San Jose, CA. The firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Job Description
- Handle the legal defense of workers' compensation cases from start to finish
- Manage all aspects of discovery and litigation
- Collaborate closely with insurance companies, employers, and third-party administrators
- Advocate on behalf of insurance carriers, 3rd party administrators, and self-insured employers
- Prepare and manage client correspondence
- Draft pleadings and negotiate settlements on workers' compensation files
- Attend court appearances, manage calendar, and conduct depositions and cross-examinations of doctors
- Negotiate lien claims and ensure proactive case management
- Provide mentoring and supervision to legal assistant
- Establish and maintain relationships with clients, co-workers, and vendors
- Participate in marketing events with both new and existing clients
- Review and work on files, inputting case information into PracticeMaster and billing software
- Meet deadlines for client correspondence and attend client file reviews
- Conduct training seminars for clients on workers' compensation case law
- Stay updated on current knowledge of workers' compensation case law
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of recent experience in workers' compensation law
- California Bar license
- Residency in California
Why This is a Great Opportunity
- Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
- Opportunity for unlimited paid time off (UPTO)
- Remote work option available
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Firm-paid long term disability and life insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Flexible spending account
- Accelerated partnership track
- Continuous training and learning opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Holiday parties and team building events
- Employee referral program
- Free snacks and beverages
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Military leave
- Premium office locations with easy access to public transit
- Casual dress code
About Company
Founded in 1996, our law firm client is a leading defense law firm specializing in workers’ compensation, employment law, general liability, state audits, and subrogation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you an attorney specializing exclusively in full-time workers' compensation practice for at least the past 12 months?
Experience:
- Recent workers' compensation law: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- California Bar (Required)
Location:
- San Jose, CA (Preferred)
Work Location: On-site at XYZ office in San Jose, CA
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