Workers Compensation Attorney

Job Description WALTER CLARK LEGAL GROUP is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified Attorney to join our Workers' Compensation team.WCLG is one of the top plaintiff personal injury and applicant worker's compensation legal firms in southern California. We have over 42 years of excellence and have helped thousands of injured persons. We are seeking to add an additional attorney to our vibrant and energetic worker's compensation team.** **What We Are Looking For..Ideally, 3+ years' experience in Workers' CompensationTrial Experience is a plus.RequirementsCurrently admitted to a State Bar (good standing) or pending Bar resultsValid CA Driver's LicenseResponsibilitiesPerform Initial Case Evaluation & Develop Case StrategyManage & handle a caseload of 150 – 250 workers' compensation cases in a profitable manner.Analyzing records and reports.Ability to assign, delegate & oversee appropriate tasks, duties, and work product of paralegals, case managers, legal assistants, and/or other office staff assigned to assist the attorney with the handling of the caseload.Ability to conduct effective discovery to procure the evidence necessary for successful litigationAbility to understand and evaluate medical records & medical legal reports, synthesize them under American Medical Association Guides to Permanent Disability 5th Edition criteria, to determine appropriate case value and draft settlement demandsAbility to negotiate settlements and make appropriate recommendations to the client regarding all legal issues involved with or affected by their workers' compensation matterAbility to make effective appearances on behalf of the client at depositions, hearings, depositions of medical & vocational experts, trials, and appellate proceedings, and effectively litigate on the client's behalf overallStrong legal writing and legal research skills with the ability to draft settlements, trial briefs, appellate briefs, petitions, letters & other legal documents.Managing a docket of Workers' Compensation cases to resolutionExcellent written & verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with all parties effectively & professionally.Deadline and detail-orientedAbility to prioritize and multitask.Depositions:Preparing client for depositionAttending depositionsInvoicing DepositionsMentorship:Assisting associates with settlement, legal and case management system (Smart Advocate) questions.Case Re-Evaluations:Advising on increased demand when live negotiations are requiredResponding to client inquiries that require attorney negations and moving matters towards resolutionResponsive to incoming emails and phone callsProviding direction and guidance to non-attorneys as neededTrial participation as neededAttending hearings when an attorney's presence is neededAsist team members with challenging client interactionsTeam Player:Bringing positivity to the workplace and leading non-attorneys by exampleParticipation in team events during work and after work hoursProviding feedback to management to ensure WCLG performs the best it can for our clientsOther duties as assigned by the managing partner and/or operations managerJob Type** : Full-timeBenefits:· Health Insurance· Dental Insurance· Vision Insurance· Retirement plan – 401K· Paid time off - Unlimited VacationCompany DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.Company DescriptionSince founding the firm in 1996, the principal, board-certified in civil trials by the NBTA, and, a member of ABOTA, has developed the firm's sterling reputation, by applying the rule of CER: Client first, Education for all, and, Rewards shared.