Senior Trial Attorney - Workers' Comp Defense (Remote)

Jonus Group; Bakersfield (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Remote work

Job summary

Jonus Group seeks a Senior Trial Attorney – Workers' Compensation Defense to join an established insurance organization in the United States. The role focuses on managing complex workers' compensation litigation, advising on claims strategies, and building a high-performing legal team.

The ideal candidate will defend WC claims and independently handle sophisticated cases through the WCAB process, with a remote work arrangement and occasional travel for hearings and meetings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Trial Attorney defending workers' compensation claims.
• Extensive experience handling complex workers' compensation litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of California workers' compensation laws, defense strategies, and legal procedures.
• Demonstrated experience conducting depositions, preparing legal pleadings, and representing clients in hearings and trials.
• Proven ability to independently manage a complex litigation caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience providing legal guidance, training, or mentorship to attorneys and claims professionals.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally for hearings, meetings, and other business-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and defend complex workers' compensation cases through the state administrative process at the trial level.
• Represent clients in hearings, conferences, and other legal proceedings before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Conduct depositions, analyze testimony, and prepare comprehensive case reports.
• Research, draft, and file complex legal pleadings, motions, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies to achieve favorable case outcomes.
• Provide strategic legal guidance and recommendations to claims professionals on complex workers' compensation matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide counsel on matters ranging from initial case evaluation through appellate proceedings.
• Lead internal training sessions covering workers' compensation defense practices, legal procedures, and subrogation.
• Mentor fellow attorneys and claims professionals to strengthen legal knowledge and litigation practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective claims management, litigation strategies, and legal outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of workers' compensation laws, regulations, and relevant legal developments.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jonus Group seeks a Senior Trial Attorney – Workers' Compensation Defense to join an established insurance organization in the United States. The role focuses on managing complex workers' compensation litigation, advising on claims strategies, and building a high-performing legal team.

The ideal candidate will defend WC claims and independently handle sophisticated cases through the WCAB process, with a remote work arrangement and occasional travel for hearings and meetings.