Description:
We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.Are you a passionate legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive, inclusive environment? Join our dynamic in-house legal team as an Associate Attorney-Workers' Compensation, where you expertise will help shape outcomes for our clients and insureds across California.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Hands-On Litigation Experience: Manage your own caseload and gain practical experience through depositions and hearing before the Workers' Compensation Boards in Van Nuys, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles and Oxnard.
- Growth-Oriented Culture: We're committed to your development. As a CLE provider, we offer ongoing learning opportunities to help you stay sharp and advance your legal career.
- Utilization of progressive AI tools: Leverage progressive AI tools to streamline legal research and enhance your day-to-day efficiency.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced Attorneys and Claims professionals in a matrixed business setting that encourages knowledge-sharing and teamwork.
- Client-Centered Impact: Play a key role in delivering strategic legal solutions that protect insureds and support our mission of exceptional customers service.
- Flexible Work Model: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration (approximately 2-4x annual)
- Inclusive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Life and vision. 401K with a co. match. Generous Paid time off allowance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic legal defenses for Workers' Compensation cases.
- Manage a case load of between 90-100 case in chief (including master and companion files)
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis of complex issues.
- Draft and argue petitions.
- Represent clients in hearing, trials, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
- Collaborate with Claims Partners to drive favorable outcomes.
- Participate in team huddles and claims file reviews to enhance legal strategy and client service.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of California, in good standing.
- Legal internship or Law Clerk experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Workers' Compensation a plus!
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Strong MS office proficiency ( Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills.
- Positive minded and collaborate team-player attitude.
- Intentional planning skills and execution of responsibilities.
This position is a remote work opportunity however, our selected candidate will travel 1-4 days per week (pending future court openings) within the following geography: Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Van Nuys and Oxnard, California. We offer flexible work arrangements and enjoy a business casual work environment.
