Litigation Attorney Workers Compensation
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120 - 200
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Litigation Attorney Workers Compensation
Job Summary
An established organization is seeking an experienced Workers Compensation Trial Attorney to join their team. Matters may include complex or specialized cases such as workers compensation defense asbestos matters and workers compensation lien actions. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in the field of workers compensation.
Responsibilities
- Handle insurance defense or coverage matters from pleadings through trial.
- Manage litigation preparation with a focus on achieving strong results.
- Develop litigation strategy and prepare/direct preparation of necessary materials including briefs motions discovery depositions and expert testimony.
- Advise on case strategy including whether matters should be tried or settled and drive timely resolution.
- Serve as first chair in bench and jury trials in state and federal courts.
- Manage all aspects of trials including court appearances trial preparation motions discovery and negotiations.
- Communicate regularly and concisely with clients claim professionals and leadership to ensure proper case management documentation and understanding.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to provide guidance on legal issues and questions.
- Prepare legal opinions and position papers on various matters.
- Counsel clients and claim professionals on sound decision-making including when changes in law occur.
- Collaborate with clients claim professionals underwriting risk control and third parties to resolve legal issues.
- Work independently on case resolution with oversight as needed.
- Respond to government regulatory agencies as required.
- Defend asbestos matters as part of the caseload.
Qualifications Education & Experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the California Bar.
- Minimum of 25 years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of workers compensation law litigation practices and case management.
- Proven trial and/or litigation experience with a successful track record.
- Experience managing an independent caseload.
- Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.
- Strong consultative skills with ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability with a proactive strategic approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.
Compensation Package
- Salary range: $120K$200K plus bonus potential
- Comprehensive health benefits 401(k) with company match flexible PTO
Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties responsibilities or aspects of the role and it is subject to modification at the employers discretion.
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Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
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