Lead Workers' Comp Attorney — Oakland

Socket.dev; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Socket.dev, a growing California law firm specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of CA workers’ compensation experience. This role is in-office in Oakland and includes case handling responsibilities as well as oversight of a team of case managers.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license is required.
• Minimum 1 year of workers’ compensation experience in California.
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.
• Prior supervision or mentoring of staff is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while overseeing support staff.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Negotiate and settlement of active cases.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, depositions, and trials as required.
• Supervise and provide direction to a team of case managers.
• Review case manager work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper case progression.
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement documents.
• Evaluate cases and lead settlement negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with WCAB procedures, deadlines, and internal workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Client communication

High-volume caseload management

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Socket.dev, a growing California law firm specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of CA workers’ compensation experience. This role is in-office in Oakland and includes case handling responsibilities as well as oversight of a team of case managers.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills.