In-house REMOTE Workers' Compensation Litigation Attorney

Overview

This role involves managing all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation cases with varying complexity and providing legal advice and services related to claims and litigation. The position requires handling a caseload of moderate exposure cases and standard litigation matters independently to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire legal process for assigned workers’ compensation matters, including investigation, discovery, trial preparation, court proceedings, depositions, site inspections, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations with minimal supervision.
• Litigate workers’ compensation cases in California before state and federal courts, administrative boards, Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court.
• Represent the organization, related entities, and insureds in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Assist with premium audit disputes, subpoenas, and third-party discovery.
• Analyze legal and factual issues, conduct legal research, and develop defense strategies.
• Ensure prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Provide accurate legal analysis and strategic recommendations to clients and claims personnel.
• Monitor and communicate updates on new legislation, regulations, court decisions, and proceedings.
• Deliver strategic legal advice and implement cost-effective plans of action.
• Assess law and facts continuously and recommend timely resolutions.
• Evaluate referrals from claims to determine the need for investigations or additional information.
• Communicate effectively with clients and claims professionals regarding legal and factual issues.
• Develop legal strategies for all litigation stages and share them with relevant stakeholders.
• Direct paralegals and legal support staff in their duties related to assigned matters.
• Ensure timely filing of pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Build and maintain internal and external client relationships with a customer-focused approach.
• Adhere to all company policies and the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Provide direction to legal support staff, including assigning and reviewing work, delegating tasks, and mentoring to ensure quality legal services.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school required.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of workers’ compensation litigation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications and Licenses

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

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient knowledge of California workers’ compensation litigation, including administrative rules, procedures, laws, and statutes.
• Familiarity with business legal principles and billing practices preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, legal materials, and medical records.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from clients, claims personnel, regulatory agencies, and judiciary members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, PowerPoint, and ability to learn proprietary applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply mathematical concepts.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with no unusual physical demands.
• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

• Office and court environment.
• Frequent use of computer, telephone, copier, scanner, and other standard office equipment.
• Travel to various court and business locations required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $119,748.71 - $201,947.98 (exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses).
• Final base salary will be determined based on experience, education, and role location.

Additional Information

• Employment sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Location

• Southern California, with travel to various court locations as needed.