Associate Attorney - Workers Compensation

Company: Jobot
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

If you are ready to grow and work with a top boutique defense firm, with great clients, an excellent work environment and excellent compensation and benefits package, please apply

This Jobot Job is hosted by Lester Cheung

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A Bit About Us

We are an innovative and dynamic national law firm dedicated to client service while embracing diversity. The firm's primary practice areas are the defense of workers' compensation and general liability claims, employment discrimination cases and related civil matters. With offices covering the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey and Oklahoma, the firm is uniquely positioned to handle the litigation needs of insurance carriers, third-party administrators and self-insured employers, in state and federal court, as well as all other venues across these six states.

Why join us?

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay

Bonus pay

Job Details
Handle all aspects of defending workers' compensation claims for benefits including medical, disability, impairment, increased benefits under LC 132a, coverage and employment defenses for clients including insurance companies, third party administrators and employer representatives.
Written discovery in both state and federal court
Drafting various pleadings and complex motions
Making court appearances, handling depositions, pretrial motions, and litigation work from inception to settlement/verdict
Ability to travel to and from the various locations where his or her job tasks take place such as Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, doctors' offices and other deposition locations
Handle all aspects of litigation, including discovery, depositions, trials, arbitrations, liens, and settlement negotiations and documents.
Case evaluation and preparation
Discovery
Prepare for and attend hearings/depositions
Report on hearing, depositions, appearances
Correspond as needed
File pleadings in response to applicants' claims filed

CA Bar License (Required)

2+ years workers' comp defense experience preferred

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