Workers' Compensation Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney for its Sacramento, California office. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the defense of workers’ compensation cases. Responsible for all aspects of workers’ compensation cases, including evaluation, communication, medical review, negotiation, settlement, and litigation if necessary. Manages a full caseload of workers’ compensation cases with varying complexity.

Duties:

• Evaluating the merits of workers’ compensation cases.
• Providing guidance and counsel to clients through effective communication.
• Conducting medical reviews.
• Negotiating, settling, and litigating cases as needed.
• Creating litigation plans and budget plans if necessary.
• Conducting discovery.
• Traveling to court and other appearances.
• Trying cases while maintaining exceptional client interaction.
• Composing motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Preparing cases for trial.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties to effectively represent clients.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the defense of workers’ compensation cases.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a full caseload with varying complexity.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to court and other appearances.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD, and LTD insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

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