Managing Attorney
About the Role
Wintersteen Casarez Law Corporation is looking for exceptional people to join our team and help grow our practice. Our firm is committed to providing a supportive work environment, where collaboration is encouraged and success is recognized and rewarded. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment. If you are looking for a change and a firm who cares, then we encourage you to apply.
Position Overview
The Managing Attorney will oversee the legal defense of workers' compensation cases from inception to final resolution, including all aspects of discovery and litigation. In addition to handling an active caseload, the Managing Attorney will lead and mentor a team of attorneys, helping to ensure high-quality legal work, operational efficiency, and professional development across the team. This leadership role works closely with insurance companies, employers, third-party administrators, firm leadership, and litigation teams to drive successful outcomes for clients while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. We are seeking a strong leader with 5+ years of workers' compensation defense experience and demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee a team of attorneys and legal staff
- Provide mentorship, training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for attorneys
- Oversee case strategy, litigation management, and legal work product to ensure quality and consistency
- Manage the legal defense of workers' compensation cases from inception through final resolution
- Handle all aspects of discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation
- Collaborate with firm leadership on workflow management, staffing, and departmental growth initiatives
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide exceptional client service
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing legal talent
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
- Ensure compliance with firm policies, procedures, and best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees
- Member of the State Bar of California, in good standing
- Minimum 5+ years of workers' compensation defense experience preferred
- Prior management, supervisory, or mentoring experience strongly preferred
- Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Strong leadership, organizational, and team management abilities
- Commitment to proactive case management and client service
- Experience in Merus or Litify is preferred but not required
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams preferred but not required
Benefits & Pay
- Competitive Salary with a structure for Bonus Opportunities
- Flexible/Time Off (FTO)
- Work Remotely
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, FSA
- Firm-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) + Employer Matching after 6 months
- Accelerated Partnership Track
- Continuous Training/Learning
- End of the Year Party
- Employee Referral Program
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Internet Reimbursement if working remote
- Annual Attorney and Manager Retreat
About Us
WC Law Corporation is owned, operated and controlled by women. They are committed to providing their employees fair compensation, equal promotions, full inclusion and better career development opportunities. They promote equal opportunity for all by building a welcoming workplace that celebrates diversity among attorneys and staff. WC Law Corp believes in the principle that they will attract the finest individuals to serve their clients only if we actively seek talent from the entire spectrum of the community. The firm emphasizes a culture of inclusion regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability status. They take great pride in their commitment to fostering the leadership of men and women in our firm and support their hiring, retention, and promotion at all levels.