Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our workers compensation defense law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, prepare status letters to clients, attend court hearings, take depositions and update and maintain files. You will gain experience and have the opportunity to learn from more experienced attorneys. This position is ideal for someone seeking to develop and grow in their law career workers' compensation defense attorney who have already two years experience or someone already well seasoned as a workers' compensation defense attorney who has decades of experience. The more years of experience, the higher the pay.
Responsibilities
- Prepare briefs, motions, and other legal documents
- Dictate status letters to clients
- Attend settlement conferences and trials
- Conduct Depositions
- Conduct legal research
- Work with EAMS
- Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior associates
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
- Maintain detailed and accurate client records
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
- Active member of the State Bar of California
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- A working knowledge of EAMS
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
- Excellent client relationship skills
This is a remote position.
California Workers' Compensation Defense Law Firm
Slade Neighbors, A Professional Law Corporation, represents employers, insurers, self-insureds and third-party administrators in the defense of workers' compensation claims throughout California before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court. Our services include the aggressive representation of our clients in all aspects of a denied or admitted claim. We have an experienced group of attorneys, hearing representatives, paraprofessionals and support staff that keep clients informed on the latest status and work as a team to achieve the strategic goals. From claims for permanent total disability to fraudulent or suspect accidents, we have the experience and resources necessary to serve our clients. We understand the importance of our clients' underlying business considerations when formulating any defense and/or settlement strategy. Our lawyers strive to create sound legal and cost-effective strategies with the end goal in mind.