Attorney - Workers Compensation

100KCrossing; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

100KCrossing represents a cutting-edge law firm seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join a hybrid team with travel for appearances, hearings, depositions and mandatory office meetings. You will manage the defense of workers' compensation claims from intake to final resolution, including discovery and litigation.

You will collaborate with insurance companies, employers, and third-party administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and Juris Doctor degree.
• Member, State Bar of California (CA).
• Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to proactive case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload from intake to final resolution or settlement.
• Litigate claims at hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions.
• Gather evidence from medical records and witness statements.
• Negotiate settlements with insurers and opposing counsel.
• Communicate with clients regularly and clearly regarding case status.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Written communication

Oral communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

About the job

Our Client is a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense for the Workers' Compensation industry. We publish the highly respected Comp legal treatise and conduct live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996. We are seeking a forward-thinking Workers' Compensation Attorney to join our team. Our work environment is hybrid with some travel required for appearances, hearings, depositions, and mandatory office meetings. Our Attorneys manage the legal defense of Workers' Compensation cases from inception to final resolution, including all aspects of discovery and litigation. The attorneys work closely with insurance companies, employers, and third-party administrators.

Required Skills

• Skills & Experience - Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degree
• Member, State Bar of California
• Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Commitment to proactive case management

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Caseload: Oversee workers' compensation claims from initial intake to final resolution or settlement.
• Litigate Claims: Represent clients at hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions.
• Gather Evidence: Analyze medical records, take witness statements, and collaborate with medical and vocational experts.
• Negotiate Settlements: Evaluate claim values and negotiate effectively with insurance adjusters and opposing counsel.
• Client Communication: Provide regular, empathetic, and clear updates to clients regarding their case status.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability excellent judgment, troubleshooting problem solving, analysis and discretion ability to handle work-related stress ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required