Workers' Compensation Applicant Attorney

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Applicant Attorney to represent injured plaintiffs in workers' compensation and personal injury matters. The successful candidate will manage a litigation-heavy caseload from intake through trial, focusing on workplace injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of plaintiff personal injury and workers' compensation matters, including catastrophic injury claims (head/brain, spinal/back injuries, etc).
• Conduct client intake and initial case evaluation; develop case strategy and timeline for each matter.
• Draft pleadings, complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement demands, and trial briefs.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and coordinate with expert witnesses (medical, vocational, economic).
• Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and insurance representatives while protecting client interests; recommend settlement strategy to clients.
• Represent clients at mediations, administrative hearings, arbitration, and trials in state and/or federal court as required.
• Manage case budgets, timelines, and document retention; maintain organized and accurate case files and dockets.
• Perform legal research and analysis to support case theories, motions, and trial presentations.
• Communicate regularly with clients, keep them informed of case developments, and provide compassionate, clear counsel regarding medical and legal options.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, paralegals, and staff; mentor junior attorneys and participate in practice development and community outreach when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury and/or workers' compensation matters; candidates with substantial catastrophic injury experience preferred.
• Proven trial and deposition experience; familiarity with administrative hearings and mediation advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience handling catastrophic injury cases, including head/brain injuries and significant spinal/back injuries.
• Strong drafting, legal research, and courtroom presentation skills.
• Excellent client counseling, negotiation, and case management abilities; comfortable working under deadlines and managing multiple matters.
• Ability to work with medical experts and understand medical records and terminology related to catastrophic injuries.
• Professionalism, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with case management software and common office technology; reliable transportation and willingness to travel to courts and medical appointments as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $85k-150k+
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid remote work flexibility
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off - vacation, sick leave, and holidays