Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

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Coastal Wave RecruitingLegal Services

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Experience: 2–10 years

Requirements

2–10 years of California workers' compensation defense experience.
At least 1.5 years of dedicated experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license with the California State Bar.
Experience handling depositions.
Experience collaborating with legal assistants and team members.
Comfortable working in a paperless practice environment with dictation software.
Experience handling doctor depositions (strong plus).
Trial experience as first or second chair (plus).
Experience with high billable hours (plus).
Experience in client-facing legal work (plus).

Responsibilities

Represent employers and insurers in all aspects of workers' compensation defense before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), including hearings, conferences, and trials.
Manage a full caseload and drive claims toward efficient, favorable outcomes.
Take and defend depositions, including medical depositions when applicable.
Draft and argue motions and prepare legal filings under California workers' compensation law.
Negotiate settlements and resolve claims strategically.
Conduct legal research related to workers' compensation statutes and case law.
Maintain regular communication with adjusters and clients regarding case strategy and status.

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