Senior Litigation Attorney Workers' Compensation (Northern California)

ICW Group

4d•$137,617 - $232,082•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Litigation Attorney handles workers’ compensation cases of varying complexity and provides litigation and claims-related legal advice and services throughout the company. The role independently manages a caseload of high-exposure cases and complex litigation matters, using legal expertise and litigation skills to pursue effective outcomes for ICW Group. The attorney manages cases from investigation and discovery through trial preparation and court proceedings, including depositions, site inspections, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations. The position represents ICW Group, its related entities, and insureds in California state and federal courts and before administrative boards, the Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. It also handles premium audit disputes and assists with subpoenas and other third-party discovery. The role provides legal analysis, strategy recommendations, and ongoing advice to clients and claims personnel; reviews and shares information about legislation, regulations, and court decisions; and develops cost-effective plans for litigation and timely case resolution. It analyzes referrals and identifies when outside investigation or additional information is needed. The attorney also mentors other attorneys and directs legal support staff, including assistants and paralegals, while maintaining client relationships and complying with company policies and the California Rules of Professional Conduct. The position operates in office and court environments and involves travel to court and other business locations. The current salary range is $137,617.39–$232,082.34, exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. The position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
7–10 years of workers’ compensation litigation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California, with no history of public or private reprisals.
Expert knowledge of California workers’ compensation litigation, including trial experience and cases of varying complexity.
Deep understanding of workers’ compensation administrative rules, procedures, laws, and statutes.
Familiarity with business legal principles and practices, including billing practices and procedures.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintain a strong work ethic, and exercise initiative.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external clients.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, legal materials, and medical records.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and sensitive concerns from clients, businesses, State Bar or Judiciary members, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to present information verbally and in writing to clients, claims personnel, management, mediators, arbitrators, judges, juries, and the public.
Proficiency with a personal computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint; ability to learn proprietary applications.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, algebra, and geometry to practical situations.
Ability to synthesize information, draw conclusions, solve problems, define legal issues, gather data, establish facts, and implement strategic legal resolutions.
Expert time-management skills, appropriate delegation, and ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Provide litigation services and handle all aspects of assigned workers’ compensation matters.
Manage cases from investigation and discovery through trial preparation, depositions, site inspections, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
Litigate workers’ compensation cases in California before state and federal courts, administrative boards, and other tribunals.
Represent ICW Group, related entities, and insureds before administrative boards, state and federal courts, the Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court.
Handle premium audit disputes and assist with subpoenas and other third-party discovery.
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies.
Promptly, efficiently, and effectively dispose of assigned cases.
Provide legal analysis and strategy recommendations to clients and claims personnel.
Review and distribute information about new legislation, regulations, court decisions, and proceedings.
Provide strategic legal advice and implement clear, cost-effective, efficient plans of action.
Assess legal and factual developments and recommend timely case resolution.
Analyze claims referrals and determine the need for outside investigation or additional information from insureds or others.
Communicate legal and factual information, advice, and services to clients and claims professionals in a timely and effective manner.
Develop legal strategies for all stages of litigation and share them with claims personnel and clients.
Mentor other attorneys and legal support staff, and direct support staff in their case-related duties.
Ensure timely filing of pleadings, motions, and other documents with courts and administrative boards.
Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
Follow ICW Group policies and procedures and the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
Plan, assign, and direct support staff work; review, revise, and approve legal documents; delegate tasks; and train, coach, and mentor support staff as appropriate.