Lead Workers’ Compensation Attorney – Oakland

Law-Offices-of-Bob-Nehora; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to expand into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license (required).
• Minimum 1 year of workers’ compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.
• Prior supervising or mentoring staff is a plus.
• 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 for accuracy, timeliness, and proper progression.
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement documents.
• Evaluate cases and lead settlement negotiations.

Skills

Workers’ compensation experience

Leadership

Team supervision

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Caseload management

Education

Bar license in California

Job description

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to expand into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills.