Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join their team in Fresno, CA. This role involves representing clients in workers' compensation proceedings, providing expert legal advice, and handling complex legal issues with strategic solutions. The attorney will attend hearings, negotiate settlements, and maintain strong client relationships, utilizing their tech skills for research, communications, and digital tasks. This position requires travel to various work locations to liaise with clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent clients in workers' compensation proceedings
• Analyze complex legal issues and develop strategic solutions
• Attend hearings and negotiate settlements
• Maintain meaningful relationships with clients and peers
• Utilize technology for research, communications, and digital tasks
• Travel to different work locations to liaise with clients

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the California State Bar
• Experience in workers' compensation defense or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, client-centered approach
• Tech-savvy with the ability to use legal research tools and digital communication platforms

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership with the California State Bar

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive and client-centered
• Technologically proficient in legal research and digital communication tools
• Ability to travel for client meetings and court appearances

Job Location

• Fresno, CA

Benefits Offered

• Competitive salary range
• Flexible work-from-home ability
• Work/Life Balance
• Employer-sponsored medical and vision coverage for employees
• Employer-sponsored life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Voluntary dental and additional life coverage
• Flexible spending plan, including dependent care and health care plans
• Ancillary benefits such as accident and critical illness coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution