Lead Workers’ Compensation Attorney & Team Leader

SJCL; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Law Offices of Bob Nehoray in Oakland seeks a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of CA workers’ comp experience. The role is in-office and includes handling cases as well as supervising a team of case managers.

This is a growth opportunity for an attorney to expand into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills in a collaborative, high-volume firm environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of workers’ compensation experience in California.
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.
• Prior supervising or mentoring staff is a plus.
• Excellent 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 settle active cases.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, depositions, and trials as required.
• Supervise and direct 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.
• Ensure compliance with WCAB procedures, deadlines, and internal workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Law Offices of Bob Nehoray in Oakland seeks a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of CA workers’ comp experience. The role is in-office and includes handling cases as well as supervising a team of case managers.

This is a growth opportunity for an attorney to expand into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills in a collaborative, high-volume firm environment.