Associate Attorney (Southern California)

Overview

This role involves managing workers’ compensation cases of varying complexity and providing litigation and claims legal advice and services. The Associate Litigation Attorney will work under the direction of a managing attorney to proactively handle cases with high quality and develop the skills to independently manage a caseload of litigated claims files.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation services and manage all aspects of assigned workers’ compensation matters.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on legal research, drafting, litigation support, and client counseling.
• Develop legal strategies for litigating claims cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex issues.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, and memoranda.
• Assist with case preparation for hearings, trials, and depositions.
• Work with internal business partners and senior attorneys on strategy and case management.
• Manage an assigned caseload to meet deadlines effectively.
• Ensure timely filing of pleadings, motions, and other documents with courts or administrative boards.
• Provide timely communication, legal advice, and services to clients and claims professionals.
• Participate in court sessions and meet with clients as needed.
• Stay current with applicable laws and regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies and the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Build and maintain internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.
• May direct the work of support staff such as assistants and paralegals, including assigning tasks and reviewing legal documents, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience as a Law Clerk in workers’ compensation, underwriting, a law firm, or related industry is highly desired.

Certifications and Licenses

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• No history of public or private reprisals.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint, and ability to learn proprietary applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to define legal issues, collect data, establish facts, draw legal conclusions, and implement strategic resolutions.
• Basic understanding of workers’ compensation administrative rules, procedures, laws, and statutes is highly preferred.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Home office environment with no unusual physical or environmental demands.
• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

• Operates in a remote court environment.
• Frequent use of computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.
• Requires travel to various court and business locations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $90,559.93 - $152,723.07 (exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses).
• Final base salary determined by experience, education, and location.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
• Bonus potential for all positions.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Support for continued learning and professional development.

Additional Information

• Employment sponsorship is not offered for this opportunity.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Location

• Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices throughout the United States.
• This position operates remotely with required travel to court and business locations.

Job Type

• Full time

Job Category

• Shared Services