Workers' Comp Defense Associate

Workers' Comp Defense Associate $100,000 - $200,000 per year | Glendale, CA | On-Site | Permanent Workers' Comp Associate Attorney – Billables starting at 175h A bit about us We're a small defense firm that works extensively with carriers and self-insured clients on workers' compensation and civil litigation needs. We're actively growing and are looking to hire some great attorneys. Why join us Small, agile law firm Flexible hours Competitive pay Job Details Position Overview The successful candidate will be a California-barred attorney with robust civil litigation experience and a willingness to develop expertise in the field of workers' compensation defense. This role involves direct case management, strategic legal analysis, and collaboration with senior attorneys to deliver superior defense strategies for our clients. Key Responsibilities Case Management: Manage and oversee workers' compensation defense cases, including pre-trial investigations, discovery, motions practice, and trial preparation. Analyze case files, draft pleadings, and prepare briefs with meticulous attention to detail. Litigation Strategy: Develop, implement, and refine litigation strategies in line with the firm’s best practices. Work collaboratively with senior attorneys to devise innovative legal strategies and case solutions. Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients to update them on case progress and to understand their objectives. Provide timely and effective legal advice during all stages of litigation. Legal Research and Writing: Conduct comprehensive legal research on relevant issues, including state and federal laws pertaining to workers' compensation. Draft well-researched memoranda, motions, and other legal documents. Courtroom Representation: Appear in court for hearings, motions, and trials, representing clients with professionalism and effective advocacy. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with a diverse team of legal professionals to ensure the highest standard of client service. Mentor junior associates and support staff in case preparation and legal research as needed. Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) Must be admitted to practice in California. Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience demonstrating a proven track record of success. Experience in workers' compensation defense is not required but will be considered an asset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. High degree of professionalism and ethical standards. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Exceptional organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment