Workers' Compensation Attorney (contract)

Russell Tobin

CA, United States

$60-$90 an hour

Full-time

Temporary

Title : Workers' Compensation Attorney (contract)

Location : Remote (but must physically sit in Los Angeles County or surrounding areas)

Hourly Pay Rate : $60-90 / hour, DOE

Contract Length : 2-3 months with potential to extend

Our client, a top insurance and investment company, is currently seeking a temporary attorney with a background in workers' compensation defense to join the team that covers claims in the greater Los Angeles area.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a high-volume workers' compensation practice. This is a great opportunity to support a team of busy in-house attorneys on sophisticated claims.

While this position will sit remote, we will require someone who sits in the Los Angeles area or surrounding areas (Marina Del Ray, Van Nuys, Long Beach, Oxnard, etc.

to attend any appearances in front of the California Workers' Compensation Boards (though not likely to be frequent). This position will start as a 2-3 month contract with potential to extend and / or convert into a full-time position with the company.

Responsibilities :

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research
Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy
Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our insured
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials or judicial / administrative hearings
Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients

Qualifications :

Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience handling Workers’ Compensation cases
JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
Trial experience is preferred but not required
Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
Strong legal research and writing skills
Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

24 days ago

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