Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an interim Staff Attorney – Worker’s Compensation Defense.
Overview
: The Staff Attorney is a remote in-house position that will handle a designated workload of Workers’ Compensation cases and/or some remote appearances before the California Workers' Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.
Experience:
The successful candidate will be able to operate independently and reflect the responsibilities below.
Location:
This role is fully remote; however, candidates must live in or around LA County.
Responsibilities Include:
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 Hartford 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
Qualifications Include:
Minimum of 2 - 5 years of legal practice experience handling Workers’ Compensation cases
JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
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
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Pay Range: $65-$85 per hour
Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:
https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
JOB ID: 254656