Attorney - Workers' Compensation Professional Athletes

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

We are an applicant-side workers compensation law firm dedicated to representing former professional athletes. Our practice is committed to securing the benefits and lifetime medical care that injured athletes are legally entitled to - whether they retired last season or last played in the 1960s.

We are seeking a Full-Time Workers' Compensation Attorney who is ambitious, adaptable, and passionate about advocacy. The ideal candidate will have deposition experience, strong legal writing and research skills, and the interpersonal ability to work closely with former professional athletes.

Responsibilities :

• Manage all aspects of workers' compensation cases from initial intake through resolution, including client communication, discovery, legal analysis, and settlement documentation.
• Represent clients in Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) proceedings, including conferences, depositions, and administrative hearings.
• Handle daily case administration, including reviewing correspondence, managing deadlines, and preparing pre-trial conference statements.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, opposing counsel, legal staff, and other professional offices.
• Develop and execute strategic case plans tailored to each clients circumstances.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and settlement conferences (in-person or remotely).
• Negotiate settlements that align with each client's best interests.
• Draft clear, well-reasoned legal documents with attention to detail and persuasive advocacy.
• Remain up to date on California workers compensation laws, regulations, and WCAB procedures.

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California (required).
• Minimum of three years of workers compensation litigation experience (five years preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of WCAB rules, procedures, and applicable California labor codes.
• Deposition and court experience (required).
• Ability to manage a dull caseload efficiently and independently.

This is a remote position.