Managing Attorney (Workers' Compensation Defense)

Elite Tek Services, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the Bay Area is seeking an experienced Managing Attorney to ensure operational success and develop future leaders in the legal industry. This role involves advising on cost reduction and revenue enhancement, as well as mentoring legal staff. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, excellent people skills, and 5+ years of workers' compensation defense litigation experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment while maintaining a significant own caseload.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Full Benefits

Monthly perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an attorney.
• Active member of CA state bar and local bar associations.
• Impeccable references and decision-making experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee law office operations and establish the law firm structure.
• Recruit and develop senior attorneys and support staff.
• Ensure client satisfaction by evaluating productivity and quality.
• Manage the financial strategy and monthly budget.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Decision-making

Time management

Communication

Education

Four-year bachelor's degree

Three-year law degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Location
Bay Area (CA) - Surrounding areas for SF and Oakland WCAB
Currently REMOTE work from home

Managing Attorney Compensation
$160,000 - $220,000 (DOE) + Bonus structure; Full Benefits; other monthly perks

• Responsible to run an office using best practices for conflict resolution, motivation, cost control, productivity, ethical behavior, legal knowledge, client relations.
• Superior organizational skills, time management.
• Management style, philosophy and techniques that fit the firm’s culture are critical.
• Loyal client following
• Evidence of steady personal advancement and experience of all of those skills.
• Must know how to build and maintain a team using the strengths and weaknesses of the staff.
• Must have a reputation of fairness and thoughtful actions and behavior.
• Candidates should have impeccable references.
• May be administered a personality/leadership assessment as part of the interview process.

Managing Attorney Job Summary
We’re expanding our business and looking for an experienced managing attorney to ensure the success of our firm and develop the next generation of leaders in the legal industry. You’ll assist with running the firm’s operations in addition to handling your own caseload. You will advise the firm on ways to drive down costs and increase revenue to achieve our financial goals. We’ll rely on your expertise to hire great talent and uphold our reputation of excellence. We’re looking for a leader with the business acumen and drive to take us to that next level. Must have: Workers’ compensation defense litigation experience of 5+ years, smart, ethical, great work ethic, impeccable people skills, and commitment to excellence to our clients and their interests. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, let’s get in touch.

Managing Attorney Responsibilities

• Oversee law office operations including establishing the law firm structure, communicating and enforcing team values, and contributing to strategic business decisions to achieve our overall company goals
• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and develop senior attorneys, associate attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to strengthen our legal team
• Ensure that the firm is achieving its client satisfaction goals by evaluating productivity and quality of service and making recommendations for improvement
• Establish the financial strategy of the law firm by adequately distributing funds across the company, monitoring the monthly budget, anticipating requirements and trends, and evaluating the results - making modifications as needed
• Build up the credibility of the law firm to the community by planning, organizing, and speaking at events such as webinars, media events, marketing initiatives, etc.
• Represent and grow your own caseload (particularly complex cases) to continue your practice as an attorney

Managing Attorney Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor's degree, along with a three-year law degree from an accredited law school
• At least 5 years of experience as an attorney
• Active member of CA state bar and local bar associations
• Decision-making, public speaking and supervisory experience is required
• Advanced proficiency in computer skills, reviewing reports, and budgets
• Excellent relationship building, leadership, process improvement, and communication skills are required