Staff or Sr. Staff Attorney Contract Position – Worker’s Compensation Defense Attorney

The Staff/ Sr. Staff Attorney is an in-house position FULLY REMOTE POSITION that will handle a designated caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases and/or some 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 Hartford 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.

Qualified Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

• 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

Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:

• 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