Job Title : Staff or Sr. Staff Attorney Contract Position - Worker's Compensation Defense Attorney Duration: 6 Months and Possible Extension Contract to Full Time Hire Work Type: 100% Remote ( Work from Home + Some Virtual Appearances on Video Conference before the California Workers' Compensation Boards ) Work Schedule : M-F (8 hrs * 5 days) Pay Range : $75 - $95/hr on W2 without benefits. Job Description: The Staff/ Sr.
Staff Attorney is an in-house position FULLY REMOTE POSITION that will handle a designated workload of Workers' Compensation cases and/or some remote (Video Conference) appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard. 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: Note - This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate's experience. Must Have for Staff Attorney Role: • 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 Must Have for Senior Staff Attorney Role: • Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers' Compensation cases • JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California • Trial experience is preferred • Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude • Excellent legal research and writing skills • Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) • Lexis Nexis experience is a plus! • Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills • Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required