Attorney

Pérez Law, PC; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pérez Law, PC is seeking a dedicated Workers' Compensation Applicant Attorney in Ontario, California. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of workers' compensation cases, represent clients in legal proceedings, and maintain compliance with California regulations. Applicants should have a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the California State Bar, and preferably, experience in workers' compensation law. The position requires strong legal research and writing skills, as well as excellent communication abilities. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience in workers' compensation law is preferred but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of California workers' compensation law and procedures is highly preferred.
• Strong case management skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficient in legal and case management software like MerusCase.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all aspects of their workers' compensation claims.
• Prepare and submit legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, insurance companies, and medical providers.
• Oversee case management tasks.
• Review medical records and legal documentation.
• Maintain client contact and provide updates.
• Participate in settlement negotiations.
• Maintain compliance with firm policies and regulations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Negotiation

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to the California State Bar

Tools

MerusCase

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Perez Law, PC – Workers' Compensation Applicant Attorney

Perez Law, PC is seeking a dedicated Workers' Compensation Applicant Attorney to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing a caseload of workers' compensation cases, providing exceptional representation for injured workers, and ensuring efficient, ethical, and client-centered legal advocacy. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of California workers' compensation law, is highly skilled in legal research and writings, and can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all aspects of their workers' compensation claims, including hearings, trials, depositions, cross-examinations, and settlements.
• Prepare and submit legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and other parties involved to advocate for the client’s rights and secure favorable outcomes.
• Oversee case management tasks by case managers and legal assistants.
• Review and analyze medical records, legal documentation, and reports to build strong cases and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain client contact and provide updates throughout the case lifecycle to build trust and ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and represent clients in mediations when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with firm policies, ethical standards, and California Workers' Compensation regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience in workers' compensation law is preferred but not required; recent graduates with strong legal research and writing skills are encouraged to apply.
• In-depth knowledge of California workers' compensation law and procedures, is highly preferred.
• Strong case management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Proficient in legal and case management software (e.g., MerusCase) and comfortable with Apple technology.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.