Oakland, 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 reputable law firm specializing in Workers' Compensation defense cases. They are currently seeking experienced Senior and Associate Attorneys to join their team. This is a full-time position located in Oakland, CA.
Job Description
- Handle the legal defense of workers' compensation cases, from start to finish, including all aspects of discovery and litigation.
- Collaborate closely with insurance companies, employers, and third-party administrators.
- Advocate on behalf of insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers.
- Prepare and manage correspondence to clients.
- Draft pleadings and negotiate settlements for workers' compensation files.
- Attend court appearances, manage calendar, and conduct depositions and cross-examinations of medical professionals.
- Negotiate lien claims and proactively manage cases.
- Mentor and supervise legal assistants to ensure effective case support.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
- Participate in marketing events to attract both new and existing clients.
- Review and work on files, inputting case information into relevant software.
- Meet deadlines for client correspondence and attend client file reviews.
- Conduct training seminars for clients on evolving workers' compensation case law.
- Stay updated on current knowledge of workers' compensation case law.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of recent experience in workers' compensation law.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California (CA Bar).
Why This is a Great Opportunity
- Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities.
- Unlimited paid time off for Attorneys.
- 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 after 1 year.
- Flexible spending account.
- Accelerated partnership track.
- Continuous training and learning opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- Engaging holiday parties and team building activities.
- 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
Established in 1996, our client is a leading defense law firm specializing in workers’ compensation, employment law, general liability, state audits, and subrogation.
Job Code: JPC - 19
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 Questions
- Are you an attorney specializing exclusively in full-time workers' compensation practice for at least the past 12 months?
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of recent experience in workers' compensation law
License/Certification
- California Bar
Location
- Oakland, CA (Preferred)