Associate Attorney

Premier Workers' Compensation law firm in Orange County is seeking an Associate Attorney _ Workers' Compensation

Job Duties

• Make both in-person and remote court appearances at Workers' Compensation Appeals Boards throughout California
• Make appearances at arbitrations and mediations
• Represent clients at depositions both in-person and remote
• New client intakes
• Prepare deposition reports, hearing reports, case updates
• Review medical reports
• Prepare case valuations
• Client communication and correspondence, provide case updates to clients and advising on disability benefits, medical treatment, settlement, and more
• Perform legal research, preparation of petitions and other pleadings
• Prepare letters and other correspondence to move cases forward
• Prepare case strategies
• Settlement negotiations
• Handle all aspects of discovery

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• 401k with 4% match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Laptop
• Car Allowance
• Bonuses

Requirements

• Licensed California Attorney in good standing with no prior disciplinary record
• Travel to and from Workers' Compensation Appeals Boards and offices throughout California
• Able to work independently with a team of attorneys and support staff
• Time management: appearing on time to hearings and depositions, managing cases and prioritizing urgent tasks
• Excellent communication skills: effective communication with current and potential clients
• Ability to analyze cases and determine and implement next steps in discovery, litigation, case closure
• Experience handling depositions of clients and cross-examining medical experts
• Ability to manage a large caseload
• Able to use technology effectively (online case management system, phone system, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid/remote in Anaheim, CA ( Full-Time, Salaried position with bonuses - Partially Remote)