Position: Associate Attorney (Workers' Compensation)
Industry: Law
Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote w/ occasional travel within CA

Occasional Travel to office (locations in Fresno, El Segundo, Oakland, Ontario, Orange, Redding, Sacramento, San Diego, Westlake Village and San Jose)

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual compensation for this position is between $105000 – $245000 per year. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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)

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