Subrogation and Civil Attorney

Goldman, Magdalin, Straatsma LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman, Magdalin, Straatsma LLP is a well-established defense firm in California, seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a full caseload in workers' compensation subrogation and civil litigation. The role emphasizes litigation planning, discovery, and client communication.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of related experience and are prepared to handle court appearances, motions, and trial preparation in a dynamic California practice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in workers' compensation subrogation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a full caseload of cases of varying degrees of complexity.
• Creates litigation plans.
• Creates budget plans, if necessary.
• Conducts discovery.
• Travels to court and other appearances.
• Tries cases while maintaining exceptional client interaction.
• Composes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepares cases for trial.
• Communicates with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties to effectively represent clients.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Skills

Case management

Litigation planning

Discovery

Negotiation

Client communication

Court appearances

Legal writing

Job description

About GMS

Goldman, Magdalin, Straatsma LLP is a well-established, highly reputable firm specializing in the defense of Workers' Compensation and related matters.

Since we opened the doors in 1999, GMS has represented some of the most respected employers, businesses, public entities and insurance companies in California and the United States. Considered one of the most prominent Workers’ Compensation defense firms in California, GMS takes pride in protecting the rights of employers, insurance carriers and Third Party Administrators.

With offices serving all venues in California, our attorneys provide high-quality representation for our premier client base of insurance carriers, third-party administrators and self-insured employers.

Position Summary

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for all aspects of a case, including prosecuting workers' compensation subrogation claims and civil litigation.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages a full caseload of cases of varying degrees of complexity
• Creates litigation plans.
• Creates budget plans, if necessary.
• Conducts discovery.
• Travels to court and other appearances.
• Tries cases while maintaining exceptional client interaction.
• Composes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepares cases for trial.
• Communicates with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties to effectively represent clients.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTDinsurance and 401(k).

2+ years experience in workers compensation subrogation preferred.