Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney - Los Angeles

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We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.

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Workplace : Remote

This is a virtual position handling Workers' Compensation cases throughout California with in-person appearances as required.

Candidates in Los Angeles or Orange County and attorneys with workers' compensation experience preferred. Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 15% of the salary, generous 401k, auto allowance, PTO, medical / dental vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours!

Job Summary

• Responsible for the competent, ethical, and diligent representation of clients in all cases assigned by supervisor.
• Cases can involve all areas of tort practice.
• Responsible for handling matters of moderate complexity and / or exposure and may assist in the handling of cases assigned to other attorneys.

Essential Job Functions

• Handles cases of moderate complexity and / or exposure, or assists in cases of greater complexity and / or exposure, including preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs, attendance at hearings, conferences, interviews and trials or arbitrations, and performance of any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of clients.
• Functionally supervises attorneys who have been requested to assist the Associate Trial Attorney in the handling of particular cases.
• Consults with and renders opinions to members of the Claims Department regarding insurance policy questions and questions concerning the legal aspects of the handling of personal injury claims.
• Keeps supervisor informed of the work being done for clients and of any and all problems encountered.
• Maintains and updates computerized litigation support systems for assigned caseloads.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Law school degree, and member in good standing of the State Bar in the state in which position is located.

Experience Requirements

• At least one year as an Attorney or comparable outside experience.
• Should be capable of handling cases of moderate exposure and / or complexity with minimum supervision.
• Paralegal, claims, or insurance experience helpful.

Special Skill Requirement

Public speaking, ability to function in adversarial or confrontational situations, driving.

Physical Actions

Besides sedentary work, job duties require some or all of the following physical activities : Carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds, hearing, seeing, standing and walking (including up and down stairs and steps).

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and / or commercial transportation.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• CA Only : $92,720 - $147,400
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• For more information, review "What we offer" on Farmers.com.

Job Location(s) : US - CA

Anticipated application deadline : At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team.

As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

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