Staff/ Senior Staff Attorney (Contract) – Workers' Compensation Defense

Russell Tobin; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation Defense for a fully remote contract position. The role involves managing cases, conducting legal research, and collaborating with clients to achieve optimal outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a JD, California bar license, and relevant experience in Workers' Compensation law.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience in Workers' Compensation law.
• Trial experience preferred but not required.
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop legal arguments.
• Prepare complex pleadings and trial briefs.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

California state bar license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Staff/Senior Staff Attorney (Contract) – Workers' Compensation Defense

2 days ago, Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Russell Tobin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $90.00/hr

Title: Staff/Senior Staff Attorney (Contract) – Workers' Compensation Defense

Location: 100% remote work from home

Shift timing: 9 am to 5 pm PST

Rate: $60 to $90/hr on W2

Position Overview

• This is a fully remote, in-house position responsible for managing a designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases and handling appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, and develop well-reasoned legal arguments.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, and trial briefs.
• Collaborate with Claims Partners to achieve the best results for Hartford insured clients.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with clients on legal and factual issues, providing legal advice and updates.
• Maintain professional communication with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.

Qualifications

Note: This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, based on experience.

Staff Attorney Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience in Workers' Compensation law.
• JD from an accredited law school and California state bar license.
• Trial experience preferred but not required.
• Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus.
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Senior Staff Attorney Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience, including handling complex Workers' Compensation cases, such as life pension cases.
• JD from an accredited law school and California state bar license.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Lexis Nexis experience is a plus.
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new software.

Please connect with me at [phone] or send your contact info to [e-mail].

Anil Chamoli

Lead - Recruitment

Contact: 609-257-2872

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting