Workers Compensation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Performance-based bonuses

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Oakland, CA seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney to manage a full caseload and supervise a team of case managers. The role emphasizes leadership and effective litigation handling in a dynamic setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and an active California Bar license, with at least 1 year of workers' compensation experience and strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Spanish is a plus and WCAB procedures knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Ensure compliance with WCAB procedures and internal workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Oakland, CA. This position offers an opportunity to manage a full caseload while overseeing a team of case managers, ideal for attorneys aiming to enhance their leadership and litigation skills.

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 proficiency.
• Fluency in Spanish is advantageous.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.