WC Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

WC Defense Attorney

Location : California | Hybrid (2–3 days / week)

Salary ranges : $100k - $220k

Full-Time with Benefits

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About the Company

The Client is one of California’s leading defense law firms with 10 offices statewide and over 100 attorneys. Guided by its “Prevent and Defend” philosophy, the firm delivers proactive and robust legal strategies across workers’ compensation, employment law, general liability, and more. Known for publishing Sullivan on Comp, the definitive treatise on California workers’ compensation law, Client offers a supportive, inclusive culture, competitive benefits, remote-flexible work, and clear paths for career growth.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

➢ Advocate on behalf of insurance carriers, third party administrators, and self-insured employers

➢ Prepare correspondence to clients

➢ Draft pleadings

➢ Attend court appearances

➢ Manage calendar

➢ Conduct depositions and cross-examinations of doctors

➢ Negotiate settlements on workers’ compensation files

➢ Negotiate lien claims

➢ Proactive case management

➢ Mentor and manage legal assistant

➢ Establish relationships with clients, co-workers, and vendors

➢ Attend marketing events with new and existing clients

➢ Review and work on files, enter time into billing software

➢ Input case information into Practice Master

➢ Meet deadlines for client correspondence

➢ Attend client file reviews

➢ Conduct training seminars for clients on changing workers’ compensation case law

➢ Understand and maintain current knowledge of workers’ compensation case law and statutes

➢ All other duties or tasks, as needed.

Required Experience :

Looking for experienced WC defense attorney with 3-15 years of experience.