Workers Compensation Attorney

Socket.dev; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; 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 is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Oakland, CA, to handle a full caseload and oversee a team of case managers. California Bar license and at least 1 year of workers’ compensation experience are required, with strong WCAB knowledge and leadership abilities.

The role is in-office with a high-volume practice and collaborative team environment, offering competitive base salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license is required.
• Minimum 1 year of workers’ compensation experience in California.
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and California labor code.
• Prior supervision or mentoring of staff is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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, timeliness, and proper 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

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

High-volume caseload management

Bilingual Spanish

Education

California Bar license

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.

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

Our locations include

• Encino
• Oakland
• Hemet
• Palm Desert
• Modesto