Associate Attorney Job ID 2026-2081

Internet Brands•Oakland, CA

23h•$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the direct management of client cases on behalf of the firm. This includes but is not limited to the management of the Associate Attorney’s team, including Case Manager and Assistant Case Manager. An associate attorney in the firm is a top-level representative of the company, its’ mission and its’ culture. Associate attorneys are expected to perform at the highest levels of the legal field and represent their clients to highest degree possible.

Requirements

Current California State Bar License and no prior complaints, disbarments or suspensions.
Must also have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Associate Attorney may have no DUI’s or reckless driving or other major traffic infractions.
Basic knowledge of computers, smartphones and tablets and be able to use email, and other software programs.
Superior organizational and time management skills is required.
Maintaining a clutter free office is required.

Nice To Haves

Occasional drafting researched legal articles for firm marketing
Participation in firm community and marketing activities, including free legal events

Responsibilities

Represents clients to the best of their ability before WCAB and higher courts within the Workers’ Compensation system to maximize case recovery for each client
Achieves mutually agreed gross case resolutions goals per month, on quarterly averages either through settlement or trial
Communicates effectively with team and clients
Promptly returns team calls, emails and texts to ensure team cohesion and direction
Promptly returns client emails, texts and phone calls (or assigns to team when appropriate)
Conducts in-person weekly meetings with team according to company provided agenda
Supervises, trains and assists in the professional development of their assigned Team.
Assigns and explains tasks to team through CRM system
Provides weekly and monthly reporting to Case Management Director and Managing Attorney
Weekly reports of Case Resolutions and Depositions
Case Management Reports for each new assigned case
Evaluates findings and develops strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Documents all case activity in CRM System, including phone calls
Maintains superior knowledge of workers’ compensation laws to represent clients effectively and ethically
Identifies third party issues for cases and works with third-party attorneys to maximize results for client
Analyzes the probable outcomes of cases, uses knowledge of legal precedents.
Evaluates findings and develops strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Performs administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
Attends company events and company sponsored events in the community
Occasional drafting researched legal articles for firm marketing
Participation in firm community and marketing activities, including free legal events
Must properly supervise, coach and train members of Associate Attorney Team.