Workers' Compensation Attorney

Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C. in Sacramento seeks an attorney to join its Workers’ Compensation practice, offering opportunities to represent injured workers and advance your legal career in a supportive, growth-focused firm.

Candidates must be licensed in California and demonstrate proactive client service, attention to detail, and strong writing and advocacy skills. The role includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed by the California Bar in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client service, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload under supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive representation of applicants in workers’ compensation matters and manage cases to resolution.
• Appear before workers’ compensation boards, draft and prepare legal documents and motions, letters to clients, opposing counsel, and insurers; draft and respond to letters; take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses; negotiate settlements; and trial preparation as needed.
• Provide legal advice and analysis on legal rights and defenses to clients in a timely manner.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations to develop strategies.
• Collaborate with Workers’ Compensation staff to maintain high standards of service.
• Attend client events as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with developments affecting workers’ compensation law and occasionally author bulletins.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Caseload management

Deadline awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

We’re Growing Our Team—And We Need Your Help

Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C. is actively seeking a qualified attorney to join its growing Workers’ Compensation practice in Sacramento. Candidates must be committed to client service and be proactive, resourceful, and attentive to detail.

Join us if you’re passionate about advocating for injured workers!

About Our Firm:

For fifty years, we have served clients throughout California in matters related to workers’ compensation, civil litigation, criminal defense, and labor and employment. Founded in 1976, Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C. is recognized throughout California as a law firm focused on delivering effective and client-service orientated representation to unions and employees on a wide array of matters. The Firm has earned an AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a reputation as experts in workers’ compensation litigation.

We represent injured workers from varied industries including public safety, food and beverage, utility workers, teachers, information technology specialists, classified and court professionals, and other workers in both the private and public sector. We are one of the most prominent firms specializing in representing injured workers’ claims in the State, and we have significant experience representing public employees who have suffered serious or catastrophic injuries in the line of duty, as well as private sector employees injured on the job.

What We Offer:

Our workers’ compensation attorneys work together to provide exemplary and timely assistance to injured workers from the onset of a case through litigation and appeal. The firm offers a supportive, collaborative environment to gain valuable experience and mentorship from highly-seasoned attorneys. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in legal service delivery while fostering your professional growth.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Licensed by and in good standing with the California bar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a commitment to quality client service, and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage caseload under supervision and ability to stay abreast of deadlines.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide comprehensive representation of applicants in workers’ compensation matters and manage cases to resolution.
• Appear before workers’ compensation boards, draft and prepare legal documents and motions, draft letters to clients, opposing cousel and insurance carries, draft and respond to demand letters, take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, draft and negotiate settlements, and trial preparation as needed.
• Provide legal advice and analysis on legal rights and defenses to clients in a timely manner.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation to develop strategies.
• Collaborate with Workers’ Compensation staff to the extent necessary to achieve a high standard of excellence when serving clients.
• Attend client events as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments affecting workers’ compensation law and occasionally compose bulletin articles related to the latest developments.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Job Type: Full time

Pay range:

$100,000.00 to $180,000.00 commensurate with experience and skills.

Join our team if you are passionate about advocating for injured workers while utilizing your broad legal expertise. We value proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and a commitment to justice. This role offers the chance to develop your career in a supportive environment where your skills can truly make a difference.