Workers Compensation Attorney

Overview

A remote, full-time Workers Compensation Attorney position is available for a 6-month temp-to-hire engagement. The role requires an active California Bar License and residence in California. The hourly rate ranges from $55.00 to $60.00.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise litigation strategies for workers' compensation cases
• Conduct discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and similar proceedings
• Research applicable laws and regulations related to workers' compensation and insurance
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal opinions, and other legal documents
• Conduct settlement negotiations as needed
• Advise and collaborate with claims representatives and insured clients
• Provide clear legal opinions and recommendations
• Maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships
• Stay current on legal developments and industry trends
• Utilize technology to improve legal processes, quality, and efficiency
• Serve as a team or group leader when assigned
• Interface with internal legal departments and business partners

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar License
• Must reside in California
• Minimum of 1 year of successful experience as an attorney
• Strong knowledge of Workers’ Compensation law
• General knowledge of insurance law
• Experience conducting hearings, depositions, settlements, and developing litigation strategy
• Ability to effectively communicate and persuade through written and verbal communication
• Experience handling legal matters of moderate complexity
• Ability to develop legal strategies for litigation, discovery, investigations, and hearings
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing insurance carriers and policyholders in Workers’ Compensation matters
• Experience conducting depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Leadership or team lead experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $55.00 - $60.00
• Employment type: Temp to Hire
• Full-time

Location

• Remote position
• Must reside in California
• Work hours: 8am - 5pm

Additional Information

• Only candidates lawfully authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
• Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be adjusted based on business needs.