Workers Compensation Attorney

Career Consulting Partners is partnered with a large Personal Injury Law firm that has been voted as one of America's "Most Feared Plaintiff Firms". This position is located in their Orange County office. As a workers' compensation attorney, you will handle all aspects of workers' compensation claims for benefits, including medical, disability, and impairment. This includes managing all aspects of litigation, such as discovery, depositions, arbitrations, liens, settlement negotiations, and documents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiating workers' compensation cases against insurance companies and defense counsel.
• Evaluating and preparing cases.
• Preparing for and attending hearings and depositions.
• Reporting on hearings, depositions, and appearances.
• Appearing at WCAB (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board).
• Preparing correspondence to clients regarding the status and updates of active claims.
• Performing legal research and analyzing cases.
• Developing and recommending case strategy.
• Writing briefs and pleadings.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Handling administrative duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of Workers compensation knowledge (willing to train)
• Open to experienced workers compensation attorneys with 2 - 5 years of experience
• Admission to the State Bar of California
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat required
• Ability to work a large caseload
• Ability to manage caseload effectively
• Identify and retain medical experts and/or legal experts for each respective matter, as needed
• Must be comfortable guiding non-attorney team members as needed
• Diligence, a strong work ethic, and sound judgment are needed
• Effective time management
• Excellent interpersonal, and organizational skillsTechnologically adept

BENEFITS:

• Medical | Dental | Vision 
• 401k with company match
• PTO (Holidays, Birthdays Off, Sick, and Vacation) Increases w/ Tenure
• Frequent Catered Office Lunches
• Educational Meetings
• Brand New Custom Office Space and Furniture with state-of-the-art Technology
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

COMPENSATION:

• Base Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000 
• Plus Additional Attorney Fee Structure

LOCATION:

• Stanton, CA (90068)
• Near "Rancho Alamitos High School"
• On-Site

FIRM INSIGHT:

• Operating paperless using only Apple computers
• 4 out of 5 Glassdoor rating (Over 20 reviews)
• Collaborative positive work environment
• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Latest Apple Products
• Height Adjustable Standing Desks
• Individual Office with Scenic View

***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***