What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worker’s Compensation Defense Attorney position at TCA Consulting Group Inc.?
6 Month contract, could go longer or Perm
Worker’s Compensation Defense Attorney
The Staff/ Sr. Staff Attorney is an in-house position FULLY REMOTE POSITION that will handle a designated workload of Workers’ Compensation cases and/or some remote appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research
- Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
- Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy
- Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our insured
- Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
- Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
- Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials or judicial/administrative hearings
- Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
QUALIFICATIONS:
Note- This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate’s experience.
Qualified Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience handling Workers’ Compensation cases
- JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
- Trial experience is preferred but not required
- Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
- Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers’ Compensation cases
- JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
- Trial experience is preferred
- Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
- Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
- Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $93.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $93