Workers Compensation Attorney (Defense)

Haight Brown & Bonesteel; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well-established civil defense litigation firm with offices throughout California, seeks an attorney to join the Workers’ Compensation practice group. This position can be in Sacramento or other CA offices.

You will handle all aspects of WC litigation, depose witnesses, draft pleadings, and negotiate settlements while maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have WC experience, familiarity with WCAB procedures, and be admitted to the CA Bar.

Qualifications

• Experience in WC defense or applicant side.
• Familiarity with WCAB procedures and CA workers’ compensation laws.
• Active California Bar license.
• Experience defending S&W, 132a, or subrogation claims a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation including taking depositions and appearances at the WCAB.
• Assume responsibility for cases at all levels of complexity.
• Communicate effectively with clients.
• Develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases.
• Negotiate and settle cases-in-chief as well as liens.
• Draft pleadings and reports.
• Depose applicants and physicians.

Skills

WC experience

WCAB familiarity

Client communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Active California Bar License

Tools

Deposition skills

Drafting pleadings

Job description

Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well‑established civil defense litigation firm with offices throughout California, seeks an attorney to add to the team in our Workers’ Compensation practice group. This position can be in either our Sacramento office or our other offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Walnut Creek or Irvine.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation including taking depositions and making appearances at the WCAB
• Assume responsibility for cases at all levels of complexity
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases
• Negotiate and settle cases-in-chief as well as liens
• Draft pleadings and reports
• Depose applicants and physicians

Qualifications:

• Experience in WC on either the defense or applicant side
• Familiarity with the WCAB procedures and the California Workers’ Compensation laws
• Active California Bar License
• Experience defending S&W, 132a and/or subrogation claims a plus

Annual base salary: $155,000 to $195,000, set by demonstrated ability and level of responsibility rather than tenure, plus a $20,000 annual bonus for attorneys who exceed the firm’s quarterly billable hour requirements.

• We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts.

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