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

Russell Tobin; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Attorney for a remote role specializing in Workers' Compensation Defense. This position involves managing cases, developing legal strategies, and collaborating with clients and legal partners. Candidates should possess a JD and be licensed to practice in California, with relevant work experience in Workers' Compensation law.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of legal practice experience for Staff Attorney role.
• Minimum 5 years for Senior Staff Attorney role, handling complex cases.
• Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases.
• Prepare complex pleadings, depositions, and trial briefs.
• Independently create and present defense strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Education

JD from an accredited law school

California state bar license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis Nexis

Job description

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.
• Ensure efficient and effective resolution of assigned cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials or administrative hearings.
• Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts.

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.

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