Trial Attorney

Overview

This role involves serving as legal counsel on complex legal matters related to the defense and representation of the organization in various courts and administrative hearings. The position requires limited direction from managing attorneys and includes defending workers' compensation cases primarily under the state administrative process at the trial level.

This is a remote position; however, the incumbent must be able to attend in-person board hearings in Fresno, California.

Responsibilities

• Handle highly complex workers' compensation cases under the state administrative process (trial level).
• Defend workers' compensation claims.
• Take depositions, analyze testimony, and prepare and file related reports.
• Represent the organization at hearings and conferences, preparing and filing necessary reports.
• Research and prepare complex pleadings for cases under the state administrative process.
• Provide advice, training, and recommendations on case handling strategies and tactics to Claims department representatives.
• Conduct legal research at all levels, including appellate procedures.
• Lead inter-departmental training seminars.
• Assist in training Trial Attorney I and II staff.
• Apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Respond positively to direction and performance critiques.
• Maintain a professional and appropriate demeanor consistently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Trial Attorney defending workers' compensation claims.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in an articulate, persuasive, precise, and professional manner.
• Experience training small groups on current legal practices and procedures in workers’ compensation defense and subrogation.
• Ability to lift legal files, including documents and exhibits, up to 15 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively using public transportation and drive for prolonged periods (over three hours per day) to various locations.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Perform regular reviews on appropriate access levels based on job titles/roles for core systems.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $171,222 to $190,246, adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Education and Training Reimbursement.
• Paid leave including 3 weeks vacation per year, 2 weeks sick leave per year.
• 10 paid company holidays, 2 personal days, and 2 floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location

Remote work with required attendance at in-person board hearings in Fresno, California.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. It complies with applicable fair hiring laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who require assistance accessing the career center or applying for a position may request accommodations through Human Resources.