Description:

Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well-established civil defense litigation firm with offices throughout California, seeks an attorney to add to the team in our Workers' Compensation practice group. This position can be in either our Los Angeles office or our other offices in Irvine, San Diego, Sacramento or Walnut Creek.

Responsibilities:

Handle all aspects of workers' compensation litigation including taking depositions and making appearances at the WCAB
Assume responsibility for cases at all levels of complexity
Communicate effectively with clients
Develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases
Negotiate and settle cases-in-chief as well as liens
Draft pleadings and reports
Depose applicants and physicians

Qualifications:

Experience in WC on either the defense or applicant side
Familiarity with the WCAB procedures and the California Workers' Compensation laws
Active California Bar License
Experience defending S&W, 132a and/or subrogation claims a plus
Annual base salary: $155,000 to $195,000, set by demonstrated ability and level of responsibility rather than tenure, plus a $20,000 annual bonus for attorneys who exceed the firm's quarterly billable hour requirements.