Workers' Compensation Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in workers' compensation cases seeks a skilled Workers' Compensation Attorney to manage cases, conduct discovery, evaluate medical records, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Manage overall case management for workers' compensation matters.
• Conduct effective discovery to gather necessary evidence for litigation.
• Evaluate medical records and legal reports according to American Medical Association Guides to Permanent Disability 5th Edition criteria.
• Determine appropriate case value and draft settlement demands.
• Negotiate settlements and provide recommendations to clients on legal issues related to their workers' compensation claims.
• Represent clients at depositions, hearings, trials, appellate proceedings, and other legal proceedings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing law, preferably in workers' compensation.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in conducting depositions, hearings, and trials is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to evaluate medical records effectively.