Managing Attorney

GAMARC Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm is seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to lead its San Francisco office. This leadership position requires a skilled attorney with at least six years in workers compensation defense, including managing legal staff and personal casework. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, helping foster client relationships and oversee recruitment while maintaining high operational standards. A strong background in business development is also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years experience in workers compensation defense.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Prior management experience of attorneys and legal support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor legal staff for professional growth.
• Maintain a personal caseload of defense matters.
• Oversee legal strategy and quality assurance for cases.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Marketing skills

Education

California Bar membership

Senior-level attorney experience

Tools

MerusCase Management software

Job description

The is seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to lead its San Francisco office. This leadership role involves both active legal practice and strategic team management. The Managing Attorney will provide high-quality legal representation to employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation claims while overseeing a team of staff attorneys and legal assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor legal staff, ensuring professional growth and high performance.
• Maintain and manage a personal caseload of workers compensation defense matters.
• Oversee legal strategy and quality assurance for all casework in the office.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new legal and administrative staff.
• Foster client relationships and drive business development initiatives.
• Provide continuous coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Monitor compliance, identify legal risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Handle administrative tasks necessary for daily office operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Senior‑level attorney with a minimum of six years experience in workers compensation defense.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Exceptional research, communication, and organizational abilities capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong background in marketing and business development.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results.
• Prior experience managing attorneys and legal support staff is required.
• Experience with MerusCase Management software is a plus.
• Must consistently meet or exceed 225 billable hours.
• Resides within a maximum of 1 hour and 20 minutes from San Francisco.