Overview
An Inland Empire Legal team is seeking a motivated Attorney to join their legal unit specializing in workers' compensation cases. This role involves representing insured employers and various state agencies in California, handling, defending, litigating, and resolving workers' compensation-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and external clients
- Draft pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Conduct discovery and support case development
- Participate in settlement discussions and negotiations
- Make court appearances, including trials, before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in California
- Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills
- Excellent research abilities
- Ability to comprehend complex medical reports
- Outstanding customer service and client relations skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage an active caseload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in workers' compensation is advantageous but not required. Diversity and inclusion are valued.
Preferred Qualifications
- Concise and persuasive writing abilities
- Effective collaboration with peers, supervisors, internal and external clients
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $7,969.00 - $12,026 per month, depending on experience
- Alternate work schedule options
- On-the-job training
- Various health, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement plans including CalPERS, 401(k), and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 11 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development days
- Personal holidays
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Dependent scholarship program
- Leadership training
- Mentoring program
- Transit pass program
Location
This position may be based in Riverside, San Diego, Santa Ana, or Glendale, California. It requires appearances before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, including the Pomona district office and other locations as needed. The role includes both in-person and virtual appearances, with possible travel within the state.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until April 29, 2026.