Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Worker's Compensation Associate Attorney for its office in Roseville, CA. The successful candidate will handle a caseload of 150 - 250 workers’ compensation cases efficiently while ensuring profitability. They will be responsible for: Performing initial case evaluation and developing case strategy. Managing and handling a caseload of 150 - 250 workers’ compensation cases profitably. Being currently admitted to a State Bar or pending Bar results. Ability to assign, delegate, and oversee appropriate tasks, duties, and work product of paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, and/or other office staff assisting with case handling. Conducting effective discovery to procure necessary evidence for successful litigation. Understanding and evaluating medical records and medical-legal reports, synthesizing them under American Medical Association Guides to Permanent Disability 5th Edition criteria to determine appropriate case value, and drafting settlement demands. Negotiating settlements and making appropriate recommendations to clients regarding all legal issues involved in or affected by workers’ compensation matters. Making effective appearances on behalf of clients at depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings, and effectively litigating on the client’s behalf overall. Demonstrating strong legal writing and legal research skills, with the ability to draft settlements, trial briefs, appellate briefs, petitions, letters, and other legal documents. Exhibiting excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all parties. Being deadline and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. Education and Certifications: Currently admitted to a State Bar or pending Bar results. Skills and Qualifications: Strong legal writing and legal research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage a large caseload efficiently. Deadline and detail-oriented. Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. The firm offers benefits including a great work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits such as medical, dental, life, disability insurance, 401K with a 6% match, paid holidays, paid time off that rolls over or can be cashed out annually for a bonus, sick time, and more.

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