Associate-Sr Attorney Hybrid or 100% remote

Jobot; San Jose (CA); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 220 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Remote/Hybrid options

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Jobot seeks an Associate Attorney with Workers' Compensation defense experience to join our statewide practice. You will represent employers and insurers before the California WCAB, manage filings and depositions, and develop litigation strategies in a flexible remote/hybrid environment.

Candidate should hold a CA JD and be admitted to the California Bar, with strong knowledge of the California Labor Code and WCAB procedures. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Experience practicing workers' compensation defense in California.
• Strong understanding of California Labor Code and WCAB procedures.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software.
• Experience handling matters across multiple WCAB venues (preferred).
• Trial experience before the WCAB (preferred).
• Insurance defense or employment litigation experience (preferred).
• Spanish language proficiency (preferred).
• Experience working in a remote legal environment (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload from assignment through resolution.
• Represent employers, insurance carriers, and self-insured clients before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Conduct depositions of applicants, physicians, expert witnesses, and other parties.
• Prepare and argue motions, petitions, and trials.
• Attend hearings, conferences, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Analyze medical records, expert reports, and legal documentation.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide risk assessments to clients.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Draft pleadings, legal correspondence, discovery, and settlement documents.
• Stay current on California workers' compensation laws, regulations, and case law developments.

Connaissances

Legal research

Litigation management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Formation

J.D. (Law)

Bar admission: CA

Outils

Case management software

Legal research platforms

Description du poste

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Job details:

Established Law firm seeks Associate Attorneys (Workers Compensation defense) multiple offices State wide Remote/Hybrid options

Salary: $140,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

Law firm focused primarily on the defense of workers compensation defense claims! Our firm delivers legal services in the workers’ compensation arena, supporting a broad range of organizations including risk managers, insurers, and claims administrators. We are dedicated to delivering strategic, detail-oriented advocacy, emphasizing legal insight, strong preparation, and clear communication.

Lowest Billables and the best Bonus structure in the Market and OUT of STATE Attorneys welcomed!

Why join us:

• Great Flexibility to work remote and out of State/Country!
• Health insurance- Multiple plans Kaiser and Anthem Blue Shield
• Life insurance
• Paid time off- no need to make up billable hours
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload from assignment through resolution.
• Represent employers, insurance carriers, and self-insured clients before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Conduct depositions of applicants, physicians, expert witnesses, and other parties.
• Prepare and argue motions, petitions, and trials.
• Attend hearings, conferences, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Analyze medical records, expert reports, and legal documentation.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide risk assessments to clients.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Draft pleadings, legal correspondence, discovery, and settlement documents.
• Stay current on California workers' compensation laws, regulations, and case law developments.

Qualifications

• Required
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Experience practicing workers' compensation defense in California.
• Strong understanding of California Labor Code and WCAB procedures.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software.
• Preferred
• Experience handling matters throughout multiple WCAB venues.
• Trial experience before the WCAB.
• Insurance defense or employment litigation experience.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience working in a remote legal environment.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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