Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney — Workers’ Compensation to join its in-house legal team. This role supports legal strategy and litigation outcomes for workers’ compensation matters across California.

This position may be filled as either:

• Staff Attorney (LM07EE)
• Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE)

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, including conducting extensive research to develop well-reasoned legal strategies.
• Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients, including:
  • Preparing complex pleadings
  • Drafting written discovery
  • Handling depositions
  • Preparing petitions for reconsideration
  • Preparing trial briefs
• Collaborate with Claims partners to achieve optimal outcomes for insureds.
• Provide timely and effective communication, legal advice, and support to clients.
• Maintain professional diplomacy in interactions with:
  • Courts
  • Witnesses
  • Opposing counsel
  • Co-counsel
• Facilitate prompt and efficient resolution of cases.
• Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence in:
  • Trials
  • Hearings
  • Arbitrations
  • Alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• Research, draft, file, and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts.
• Participate in team huddles and conduct in-house training for junior associates and claims partners.
• Engage in claims file reviews.
• Regularly attend continuing legal education seminars to maintain professional expertise.

Requirements — Staff Attorney

• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive, collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• LexisNexis experience is a plus.
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

Requirements — Senior Staff Attorney

• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases.
• JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Positive, collaborative, team-player attitude.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• LexisNexis experience is a plus.
• Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly leverage new software as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience
• LexisNexis experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $128,000 - $192,000
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, life, and vision
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Generous paid time off allowance and paid holidays
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Work-related parking and travel reimbursed
  • Company phone and standard internet reimbursement
  • Volunteer time off + donation matching

Location & Work Model

• Remote work opportunity.
• The WCAB is virtual; in-person appearances are required for expedited hearings and trial only.
• Travel required within: Long Beach, Sana Ana, Anaheim and Pomona, California.
• Occasional in-person collaboration, approximately 2–4X annual.
• Business casual work environment.