Pre-Litigation Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified Attorney to join our Workers' Compensation team.

The law firm is one of the top plaintiff personal injury and applicant worker's compensation legal firms in Southern California.
We have over 42 years of excellence and have helped thousands of injured persons.
We are seeking to add an additional attorney to our vibrant and energetic worker's compensation team.

What We Are Looking For
Ideally, 3+ years' experience in Workers' Compensation
Trial Experience is a plus.

Requirements
Currently admitted to a State Bar (good standing) or pending Bar results
Valid CA Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Perform Initial Case Evaluation & Develop Case Strategy

• Manage & handle a caseload of 150 - 250 workers' compensation cases in a profitable manner.

• Analyzing records and reports.

• Ability to assign, delegate & oversee appropriate tasks, duties, and work product of paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, and/or other office staff assigned to assist the attorney with the handling of the caseload.

• Ability to conduct effective discovery to procure the evidence necessary for successful litigation

• Ability to understand and evaluate medical records & medical legal reports, synthesize them under American Medical Association Guides to Permanent Disability 5th Edition criteria, to determine appropriate case value and draft settlement demands

• Ability to negotiate settlements and make appropriate recommendations to the client regarding all legal issues involved with or affected by their workers' compensation matter

• Ability to make effective appearances on behalf of the client at depositions, hearings, depositions of medical & vocational experts, trials, and appellate proceedings, and effectively litigate on the client's behalf overall

• Strong legal writing and legal research skills with the ability to draft settlements, trial briefs, appellate briefs, petitions, letters & other legal documents.

• Managing a docket of Workers' Compensation cases to resolution

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with all parties effectively & professionally.

• Deadline and detail-oriented

• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Depositions:

• Preparing client for deposition

• Attending depositions

• Invoicing Depositions

Mentorship:
Assisting associates with settlement, legal and case management system (Smart Advocate) questions.

Case Re-Evaluations:

• Advising on increased demand when live negotiations are required

• Responding to client inquiries that require attorney negations and moving matters towards resolution

• Responsive to incoming emails and phone calls

• Providing direction and guidance to non-attorneys as needed

• Trial participation as needed

• Attending hearings when an attorney's presence is needed

• Asist team members with challenging client interactions

Team Player:

• Bringing positivity to the workplace and leading non-attorneys by example

• Participation in team events during work and after work hours

• Providing feedback to management to ensure the law firm performs the best it can for our clients

• Other duties as assigned by the managing partner and/or operations manager

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Retirement plan - 401K

• Paid time off - Unlimited Vacation

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.