Lead Workers’ Compensation Attorney – Oakland

Law-Offices-of-Bob-Nehora; Oakland (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

Law-Offices-of-Bob-Nehora in Oakland, CA is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of California workers’ compensation experience. The role is in-office and includes managing a caseload and supervising a team of case managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to expand into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills. The firm emphasizes efficiency, strong client advocacy, and a collaborative, in-office environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license is required.
• Minimum 1 year of workers’ compensation experience.
• Knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual in 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

California bar license

Workers’ compensation experience

Leadership capabilities

Case management supervision

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Job description

Law-Offices-of-Bob-Nehora in Oakland, CA is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of California workers’ compensation experience. The role is in-office and includes managing a caseload and supervising a team of case managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to expand into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills. The firm emphasizes efficiency, strong client advocacy, and a collaborative, in-office environment.