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Law Offices of Heywood G. Friedman

Associate Attorney (Workers' Compensation Defense)

Law Offices of Heywood G. Friedman, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Overview Associate Attorney (Workers' Compensation Defense) - Northern California and statewide.

The Law Offices of Heywood G. Friedman is California’s premier law firm specializing in the defense of workers’ compensation, liability, and employment claims. We seek experienced attorneys to join our Workers' Compensation Defense Group to handle all aspects of workers' compensation claims under California law.

Our attorneys may work remotely (excluding in-person court appearances, depositions, meetings, etc. as required) or in-person at one of our California offices. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000—$250,000 per year, determined based on experience and other factors as permitted by law.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of WCAB litigation

Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with client representatives, including claims professionals, risk managers, and human resources executives

Prepare Initial Defense Analysis (IDA) for new case files

Assess claim exposure

Conduct depositions of applicants, percipient witnesses, and expert witnesses

Conduct QME evaluations

Appear for hearings and trials before the WCAB

Bring claims to prompt, cost-effective resolutions

Required Qualifications

Prior professional experience as a California workers’ compensation attorney (defense side highly preferred)

Member of the California State Bar in good standing

Ability to meet minimum billable hours requirement of 190 hours per month / 2280 hours per year

Ability to work in a paperless environment

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in MerusCase legal practice management software

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Our Firm Offers

Top-of-the-market base and production compensation, commensurate with experience

A collegial professional culture with opportunities for advancement

Choice of working from home or in a traditional office

State-of-the-art laptop and cell phone

Vacation/sick leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (employer medical contribution equal to 75% of midline plan)

Health Savings Account options

401(k) plan

Payment of California State Bar fees

Internet/Electricity stipend for home office

Cultural focus on mentorship and training for junior associates, and on autonomy and professional growth for senior associates

Highly experienced support staff

Application To be considered for this position, please apply on LinkedIn or email your resume to careers@friedmanlawoffices.com. For more information about our firm, please visit www.ForTheBestDefense.com.

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industry: Law Practice

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