Job Description
Senior Trial Attorney – Workers' Compensation Defense
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced workers' compensation defense attorney looking to take on complex litigation matters, influence claims strategy, and contribute to the development of a high-performing legal team within an established insurance organization.
Location: Bakersfield, California
Work Arrangement: Remote
- Frequency in-person to the board in Bakersfield is 1-2 times per month
- If >40 miles from Fresno office, would be considered remote (i.e. no hybrid in-office days). Would require occasional (monthly) visits to Fresno office in first year to build internal network.
Compensation: $150,000–$200, 000
Position Overview
A well-established workers' compensation insurance organization is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its Claims Legal team. Working with limited direction from the Managing Attorney, the Senior Trial Attorney will independently handle sophisticated workers' compensation cases through the state administrative process, represent the organization in hearings and conferences, and provide guidance on litigation strategies and case handling. This individual will also play an important role in mentoring fellow attorneys and leading internal training initiatives to strengthen legal practices and claims outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and defend highly complex workers' compensation cases through the state administrative process at the trial level.
- Represent the organization in hearings, conferences, and other legal proceedings.
- Conduct depositions, analyze testimony, and prepare comprehensive case reports.
- Research, draft, and file complex legal pleadings and supporting documentation.
- Develop litigation strategies and provide recommendations on effective case handling.
- Advise and provide legal guidance to Claims department representatives on complex matters.
- Conduct legal research and provide counsel on matters ranging from initial case strategy through appellate proceedings.
- Lead internal training seminars covering workers' compensation defense practices, legal procedures, and subrogation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective claims management and legal outcomes.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the applicable State Bar.
- 7+ years of experience as a Trial Attorney specifically defending workers' compensation claims.
- Extensive experience handling complex workers' compensation litigation and administrative proceedings.
- Strong knowledge of workers' compensation defense practices, litigation strategies, and legal procedures.
- Demonstrated experience conducting depositions, preparing pleadings, and representing clients in hearings.
- Experience providing legal guidance, training, or mentorship to claims professionals and fellow attorneys.
Benefits
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Education and Training Reimbursement.
- Three weeks of annual vacation.
- Two weeks of annual sick leave.
- 10 paid company holidays.
- Two personal days and two floating holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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