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Job Title : Staff or Sr. Staff Attorney Contract Position – Worker's Compensation Defense AttorneyDuration: 6 Months and Possible Extension Contract to Full Time HireWork Type: 100% Remote ( Work from Home + Some Virtual Appearances on Video Conference before the California Workers' Compensation Boards )Work Schedule : M-F (8 hrs * 5 days)Pay Range : $75 - $95/hr on W2 without benefits.Job Description: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 (Video Conference) 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 clientsQUALIFICATIONS:Note - This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate's experience.Must Have for Staff Attorney Role:• 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 skillsMust Have for Senior Staff Attorney Role:• 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