Benefits:- Simple IRA (employer contribution)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
We are an applicant-side workers’ compensation firm with a primary focus on cumulative trauma claims brought by former professional athletes. Our clients competed at the highest level of professional sport - NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, and NHL - sustaining orthopedic and neurological injuries whose effects endure long after the final game.
These are not routine cases. Our matters involve complex medical-legal disputes, hard-fought defenses, and nuanced statutory and case law analysis – and we have built a reputation at delivering results when the stakes are highest. We are seeking a motivated attorney to join our team who thrives under that pressure and wants to do meaningful work for clients who need a real advocate.
Responsibilities- Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution, including hearings, depositions, trials, and settlement
- Navigate the unique litigation complexities of former professional athletes' claims arising from lengthy careers across multiple teams and states
- Represent clients at Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) proceedings, including conferences, hearings, and trials
- Defend client depositions and take the depositions of medical-legal evaluators and witnesses
- Develop and execute strategic case plans tailored to each client's circumstances
- Negotiate settlements aligned with each client's best interests
- Maintain consistent communication with clients, opposing counsel, and legal staff
- Handle day-to-day case administration, including correspondence, deadlines, and pre-trial conference statements
- Stay current on California workers’ compensation law and WCAB procedures
Qualifications- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California (required)
- Minimum three years of workers’ compensation litigation experience; five years preferred
- Strong working knowledge of WCAB rules, procedures, and applicable California labor codes
- Deposition and hearing experience required
- Ability to manage a full caseload efficiently and independently
Preferred- Experience litigating professional athlete workers' compensation claims, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate proceedings
- Familiarity with a broad applicant caseload, including law enforcement claims and SIBTF filings
- Civil litigation background, including brief writing and court appearances
- Trial experience as applicant counsel with a records of published decisions
- Law review participation or published legal writing
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasive advocacy skills
- A genuine appreciation for athletes and the demands of a professional sport
Preferred- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance bonuses
- Paid time off
- Access to group medical and dental plans
- Collaborative, experienced legal team with a focused and expanding practice
- Meaningful work on complex, high-stakes cases for clients who need a strong advocate
This is a remote position.