Associate Attorney (California)

Job Summary

The Associate Litigation Attorney will manage workers’ compensation cases with varying degrees of complexity as well as provide litigation and claims legal advice and services. This position will work under the direction of a managing attorney to provide proactive case handling of high quality. This role will develop the skills to independently manage a caseload of litigated claims files to deliver optimal results for the ICW Group.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides litigation services and is responsible for all aspects of assigned Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Collaborates closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of legal matters, including research, drafting, litigation support, and client counseling.
• Develops legal strategies for the litigation of claims cases.
• Conducts legal research and analysis on complex issues.
• Drafts legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, and memoranda.
• Aids in case preparation for hearings, trials, and depositions.
• Collaborates with internal business partners/senior attorneys on strategy and case management.
• Manages an assigned caseload to effectively meet deadlines.
• Safeguards timely filing of all pleadings and motions or other documents with the court or administrative boards.
• Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues.
• Participates in court sessions/proceedings and meets with clients as needed.
• Keeps current with applicable laws and regulations.
• Adheres to all ICW Group’s policies and procedures and the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Builds and fosters internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. The position may direct the work of support staff, which may include assistants and paralegals, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including the California Rules of Professional Conduct. May assign or direct work; review, revise and approve legal documents; delegate tasks to ensure delivery of quality legal services.

Education And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Prior experience as a Law Clerk working within workers’ compensation, underwriting, a law firm or related industry is highly desired.

Knowledge And Skills

• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills to convey information to internal/external clients both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn various proprietary computer applications.
• Broad understanding of workers’ compensation administrative rules, procedures, laws, and statutes is highly preferred.
• Good time management skills, the ability to appropriately delegate activities, as well as manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Home office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

• This position operates in a remote court environment and requires frequent use of a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• The position requires traveling to various court locations as well as other business locations.

Why Join ICW Group?

• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference.
• You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging.
• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match.
• Bonus potential for all positions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%.
• ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
• At ICW Group we offer a work environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and celebrates success.
• Our team members are hands-on contributors who are given the opportunity to make an impact.
• It's our people who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today.