Workers Compensation Attorney

Socket.dev; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Socket.dev, a California law firm based in Oakland, seeks a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of CA workers’ compensation experience. The role includes in-office duties and leadership overseeing a team of case managers.

Ideal candidates will have strong WCAB knowledge, California labor code familiarity, and leadership skills to manage a high-volume caseload while guiding staff. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license (required).
• Minimum 1 year of workers’ compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while overseeing support staff.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Negotiate and settlement of active cases.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, depositions, and trials as required.
• Supervise and provide direction to a team of case managers.
• Review case manager work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper case progression.
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement documents.
• Evaluate cases and lead settlement negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with WCAB procedures, deadlines, and internal workflows.

Skills

California Bar

Workers’ compensation experience

WCAB knowledge

Supervising staff

Bilingual Spanish

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us

We are a growing California law firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. Our firm is built on efficiency, strong client advocacy, and a team-driven environment that supports attorneys in handling their caseload effectively.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with at least 1 year of experience in California workers’ compensation law. This role is based in-office in Oakland and includes both case handling responsibilities and oversight of a team of case managers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to expand into a leadership role while continuing to develop litigation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution
• Negotiate and settlement of active cases
• Appear at hearings, conferences, depositions, and trials as required
• Supervise and provide direction to a team of case managers
• Review case manager work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper case progression
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement documents
• Evaluate cases and lead settlement negotiations
• Ensure compliance with WCAB procedures, deadlines, and internal workflows

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license (required)
• Minimum 1 year of workers’ compensation experience
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring staff is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while overseeing support staff
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses
• Dedicated team of case managers and assistants
• Stable, high-volume caseload
• Collaborative, in-office work environment