Workers Compensation Defense Attorney - Rose International : Job Details

Date Posted: 02/11/2025 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 478086 Job Title: Workers Compensation Defense Attorney Job Location: Remote, USA Work Model: Remote Shift: Remote but must be located in California. Employment Type: Temporary Estimated Duration (In months): 7 Min Hourly Rate ($): 75.00 Max Hourly Rate ($): 93.00 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Attorney, Legal Research, MS Excel Job Description Education Requirements: • JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California Required Skills for the Staff Attorney - Workers Compensation Defense Attorney: • Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience handling Workers' Compensation cases • 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 skills Required Skills for the Senior Staff Attorney - Workers Compensation Defense Attorney: • Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers' Compensation cases • 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 Workers Compensation Defense Attorney Overview: The Staff/Sr. Staff Attorney is an in-house position FULLY REMOTE POSITION that will handle a designated caseload of Workers' Compensation cases and/or some 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 clients Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements. Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.