Senior Trial Attorney
About The Position
A leading national workers' compensation insurance organization is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its Claims Legal team in California. The attorney will defend workers' compensation claims through the California state administrative process at the trial level and handle complex litigation, hearings, depositions, pleadings, and case strategy. The role also provides legal guidance and strategic recommendations to the Claims department, conducts legal research and advises on matters from initial case strategy through appellate proceedings, and supports the development of colleagues through mentoring and internal training. The position is remote, with required in-person administrative board appearances in the Fresno area, generally one to two times per month. Candidates must live within a reasonable distance to attend required appearances. Attorneys living in Fresno are expected in the office six days per month; those living more than 40 miles north of Fresno do not need to attend the office, apart from board appearances. Compensation is $175,000–$200,000.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
- At least 7 years of experience as a Trial Attorney defending workers' compensation claims.
- Extensive experience handling complex California workers' compensation litigation.
- Strong knowledge of California workers' compensation laws, administrative proceedings, and defense strategies.
- Demonstrated experience conducting depositions, preparing pleadings, and representing clients in hearings.
- Experience providing legal guidance, mentoring, or training to claims professionals and other attorneys.
- Ability to attend required in-person hearings and board appearances in the Fresno area.
Responsibilities
- Manage and defend highly complex workers' compensation cases through the California 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 and implement litigation strategies and case-handling recommendations.
- Provide legal guidance and strategic recommendations to Claims department representatives.
- Conduct legal research and provide counsel on matters from initial case strategy through appellate proceedings.
- Lead internal training seminars on workers' compensation defense practices, legal procedures, and litigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal departments to support effective claims management and legal outcomes.
- Mentor colleagues and provide legal guidance and training to the broader claims organization.
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.
- 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
