Company Summary:
Our client is an Insurance Provider that is one of the premier workers' compensation specialists in the nation and boasts a leading property and casualty practice in the Agriculture industry. They merge their expertise from years of experience in the insurance industry, a people first business model, and a forward thinking and innovative approach to provide unparalleled service and outcomes for their clients.
They are currently looking to expand their legal team and add an Assistant Managing Attorney to handle the defense of complex cases under the state administrative process regarding Workers' Compensation matters. This attorney will perform the duties of a trial attorney with a reduced case count to allow adequate time for office supervisory duties.
The position would be under limited direction of the managing attorney and would perform the duties of legal counsel in the defense and representation of the company in a variety of courts and other related appearances. If you are looking for a position that offers career growth, allows you to work semi-autonomously while still having a strong support system and mentor to help you along the way, and allows you to have a real and tangible impact on the function of the company, this is the perfect job for you.
This position offers a competitive salary of $145,000-$185,000, a hybrid working schedule, and the opportunity to work with a company that genuinely cares about its clients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Defend complex, trial level Workers' Compensation cases
- Take depositions, analyze testimonies, and prepare and file related reports
- Represent the company at hearings and conferences
- Research and prepare trial level pleadings
- Provide counsel to the claims department regarding case handling strategies and tactics
- Perform effective legal research for clients through the appellate procedures
- Assist in training all levels of trial attorneys and hearing representatives.
- Maintain a professional demeanor
- Perform other, ad hoc legal duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited Law School
- Be a member, and in good standing, with the California State Bar
- 6+ years of experience as a Trial Attorney in the defense of Workers' Compensation claims
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- The ability to effectively and persuasively communicate in precise, persuasive, and professional manner
- Experience training groups in the intricacies of the legal practices and procedures regarding Workers' Compensation defense
- The ability to lift relevant legal documents, up to a weight of 15lbs
- Must have a valid Driver's License and the ability to travel to in person appearances in California as requested/required
