Workers Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Oakland, CA to manage a full caseload and supervise a team of case managers.

You will handle hearings, negotiate settlements, draft pleadings, and ensure WCAB compliance while mentoring staff. California bar is required and leadership skills are essential.

This full-time position offers a path to leadership, competitive bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• Minimum 1 year of workers' compensation experience in CA.
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Negotiate and settle 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 for accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement documents.
• Evaluate cases and lead settlement negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Oakland, CA. This position offers an opportunity to manage a full caseload while supervising a team of case managers. The role is ideal for attorneys aiming to enhance their litigation skills and step into a leadership position.

Duties

• Manage a full caseload of workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution.


• Negotiate and settle 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 for accuracy and timeliness.


• 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 and internal workflows.

Requirements

• Active California Bar license.


• Minimum 1 year of workers' compensation experience.


• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.


• 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.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active California Bar license.

Skills

• Leadership and team management.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills.


• Organizational and time management abilities.


• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is advantageous.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.


• Performance-based bonuses.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Paid time off.