Defensora
Workers' Compensation Attorney Manager Los Angeles, CA
Defensora, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Windsor Troy Law, LLP is a premier law firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation with integrity, compassion, and results. We are proud advocates for injured workers across California and are expanding our Workers’ Compensation practice. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a strategic and experienced
Managing Attorney
to lead our Workers’ Compensation team in Los Angeles. Position Summary: The Managing Attorney of Workers Compensation department will be responsible for all aspects of the workers compensation practice, including evaluating the merits of a workers compensation case, providing guidance and counsel to the clients through effective communication, medical review, and negotiating, settling and litigating cases if necessary. You will assist with running the firm’s Workers Compensation Department operations. Our Managing Attorney will monitor case status, timelines, and implement staff professional development programs. This leadership role will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and play a key role in shaping the department’s success and alignment with firm-wide goals. Responsibilities: Opening new files, creating litigation plans, conducting discovery, and trying cases while maintaining exceptional client interaction Representing the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings Engaging in negotiations with opposing council in order to achieve maximum settlement Taking depositions of witnesses, requesting medical records, writing petitions, motions, and responses to insurance companies Drafting, filing and arguing appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients Remaining current with developments in the workers compensation area of law Communicating with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion Lead and manage staff in the Workers’ Compensation department Oversee legal strategy, departmental workflow, and performance metrics Maintain a limited caseload to stay connected with active litigation Ensure adherence to firm policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements Work with the COO to execute departmental goals, resource planning, and reporting Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Active member of the California State Bar in good standing 5+ years of Workers’ Compensation experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role Proven ability to manage legal teams and high-volume caseloads effectively Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and team collaboration Excellent decision-making, public speaking, and supervisory experience are highly preferred Salary Range: $80,000-$160,000.00 Do you have a passion for Workers Compensation and a desire to practice within anorganization with lots of room for growth? Here at
Windsor Troy Law, LLP,
we offer benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Workers Compensation Managing Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within' the legal industry. Windsor Troy Law, LLP
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Managing Attorney
to lead our Workers’ Compensation team in Los Angeles. Position Summary: The Managing Attorney of Workers Compensation department will be responsible for all aspects of the workers compensation practice, including evaluating the merits of a workers compensation case, providing guidance and counsel to the clients through effective communication, medical review, and negotiating, settling and litigating cases if necessary. You will assist with running the firm’s Workers Compensation Department operations. Our Managing Attorney will monitor case status, timelines, and implement staff professional development programs. This leadership role will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and play a key role in shaping the department’s success and alignment with firm-wide goals. Responsibilities: Opening new files, creating litigation plans, conducting discovery, and trying cases while maintaining exceptional client interaction Representing the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings Engaging in negotiations with opposing council in order to achieve maximum settlement Taking depositions of witnesses, requesting medical records, writing petitions, motions, and responses to insurance companies Drafting, filing and arguing appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients Remaining current with developments in the workers compensation area of law Communicating with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion Lead and manage staff in the Workers’ Compensation department Oversee legal strategy, departmental workflow, and performance metrics Maintain a limited caseload to stay connected with active litigation Ensure adherence to firm policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements Work with the COO to execute departmental goals, resource planning, and reporting Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Active member of the California State Bar in good standing 5+ years of Workers’ Compensation experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role Proven ability to manage legal teams and high-volume caseloads effectively Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and team collaboration Excellent decision-making, public speaking, and supervisory experience are highly preferred Salary Range: $80,000-$160,000.00 Do you have a passion for Workers Compensation and a desire to practice within anorganization with lots of room for growth? Here at
Windsor Troy Law, LLP,
we offer benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Workers Compensation Managing Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within' the legal industry. Windsor Troy Law, LLP
is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Have you previously supervised or mentored junior attorneys or legal staff? * How many years of experience do you have in workers’ compensation law? * Are you currently licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar? * Select... What are your compensation expectations for this role? * Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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