Senior Trial Attorney
About The Position
A well-established workers' compensation insurance organization is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its Claims Legal team. Working with limited direction from the Managing Attorney, the Senior Trial Attorney independently handles sophisticated workers' compensation cases through the state administrative process, represents the organization in hearings and conferences, and provides guidance on litigation strategies and case handling. The position also involves mentoring fellow attorneys and leading internal training initiatives to strengthen legal practices and claims outcomes. The position is based in Bakersfield, California. The work arrangement is remote for employees more than 40 miles from the Fresno office, with no hybrid in-office days. The role requires appearing before the board in Bakersfield one to two times per month and occasional monthly visits to the Fresno office during the first year to build an internal network. Compensation is $150,000–$200,000.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the applicable State Bar.
- At least 7 years of experience as a trial attorney specifically defending workers' compensation claims.
- Extensive experience handling complex workers' compensation litigation and administrative proceedings.
- Strong knowledge of workers' compensation defense practices, litigation strategies, and legal procedures.
- Demonstrated experience conducting depositions, preparing pleadings, and representing clients in hearings.
- Experience providing legal guidance, training, or mentorship to claims professionals and fellow attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Manage and defend highly complex workers' compensation cases through the state administrative process at the trial level.
- Represent the organization in hearings, conferences, and other legal proceedings.
- Conduct depositions, analyze testimony, and prepare comprehensive case reports.
- Research, draft, and file complex legal pleadings and supporting documentation.
- Develop litigation strategies and recommend effective case handling.
- Advise and provide legal guidance to Claims department representatives on complex matters.
- Conduct legal research and provide counsel from initial case strategy through appellate proceedings.
- Lead internal training seminars covering workers' compensation defense practices, legal procedures, and subrogation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective claims management and legal outcomes.
- Mentor fellow attorneys and contribute to internal training initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Education and training reimbursement.
- Three weeks of annual vacation.
- Two weeks of annual sick leave.
- 10 paid company holidays.
- Two personal days and two floating holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
