Workers’ Compensation Attorney - State Compensation Insurance Fund (Bakersfield)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,108 - 171,027; Full time

Job summary

A law college invites applications for the Workers’ Compensation Attorney position in Bakersfield. This role encompasses close collaboration with clients, drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, and making court appearances. Ideal candidates are experienced or newly admitted attorneys passionate about litigation. Exceptional analytical and communication skills are essential. A salary range of $10,852 to $15,325 per month is offered alongside opportunities for telework with in-person requirements.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional research abilities.
• Outstanding customer service and client relations skills.
• Concise and persuasive writing abilities.
• Ability to comprehend complex medical reports.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective collaboration with peers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with internal and external clients.
• Draft pleadings, correspondences, and communications.
• Conduct thorough discovery.
• Negotiate and draft settlements.
• Make confident court appearances, including trials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research abilities

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Workers’ Compensation Attorney - State Compensation Insurance Fund (Bakersfield)

Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can truly shine? Want to help make a positive impact for injured workers? You’re invited to join our team!

In this role you will:

• Collaborating closely with internal and external clients
• Drafting compelling pleadings, correspondences, and communications
• Conducting thorough discovery
• Skillfully negotiating and drafting settlements
• Making confident court appearances, including trials

Telework is available for this position, with required in person appearances (hearings).

Experienced (Attorney III) or newly admitted (Attorney) with a passion for litigation. No prior workers’ comp experience required for the Attorney classification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Outstanding customer service and client relations skills
• Concise and persuasive writing abilities
• Ability to comprehend complex medical reports
• Excellent organizational skills, coupled with the ability to meet deadlines while managing an active caseload
• Effective collaboration with peers, supervisors, internal and external clients, and other State Fund employees
• The flexibility to work independently and as a cohesive team member

Salary Range: $10,852 - $15,325 per Month

Apply Today and Kickstart Your Legal Career!