Workers Compensation Defense Attorney-CA Remote

Jobot; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a top workers' compensation defense and civil litigation firm, seeks a seasoned WC defense attorney for a remote role in California. You will manage a busy caseload, develop defense strategies, and represent clients in hearings, depositions, and trials.

You must have a JD, CA bar admission, and 3+ years in workers' compensation defense or civil litigation. Excellent research, communication, and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years in workers' compensation defense or civil litigation.
• Proven track record defending workers' compensation cases.
• Strong knowledge of workers' compensation laws and civil litigation procedures.
• Experience handling insurance coverage issues and fraud investigations.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to explain complex concepts.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseload and work independently.
• Proficiency with legal research software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of workers' compensation cases from inception through resolution.
• Develop and implement defense strategies; conduct discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions; represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on workers' comp, employment, labor, and insurance issues.
• Handle all aspects of civil litigation, including pleadings and discovery.
• Investigate and defend against fraud claims.
• Advise clients on employment law issues including wrongful termination and ADA compliance.
• Assist in developing and revising employee handbooks for compliance.
• Stay updated on changes in workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Provide exceptional client service with timely updates and clear legal advice; collaborate with team.

Job description

A Top Workers Compensation Defense and Civil Litigation Firm Seeks a seasoned WC Defense Attorney!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workers Compensation Defense Attorney to join our dynamic team. This position is remote and offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of challenging cases.

Salary: $140,000 - $210,000 per year

We have offices in LA County, OC, SD, Central Coast, Inland Empire and Fresno!

Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for managing a caseload of workers' compensation cases, from inception through resolution.
• 2. Develop and implement defense strategies, conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials.
• 3. Conduct legal research and provide legal analysis on complex issues related to workers' compensation, employment law, labor law, and insurance coverage.
• 4. Handle all aspects of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing clients in court.
• 5. Investigate and defend against fraud claims.
• 6. Advise clients on employment law issues, including wrongful termination, harassment, and ADA compliance.
• 7. Assist in the development and revision of employee handbooks to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• 8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• 9. Provide exceptional customer service to clients, including timely updates on case status and legal advice in understandable terms.
• 10. Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient and effective case management.

Qualifications

• 1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 2. Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing.
• 3. Minimum of 3 years of experience in workers' compensation defense, civil litigation, OR employment law.
• 4. Proven track record of successfully defending clients in workers' compensation cases.
• 5. Strong knowledge of workers' compensation laws and regulations, civil litigation procedures, and employment laws.
• 6. Experience in handling insurance coverage issues, fraud investigations, and labor law issues.
• 7. Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• 8. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in understandable terms.
• 9. Ability to manage a high-volume caseload, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• 10. Proficiency in using legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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