Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
Albert & Mackenzie is a well-established and expanding California workers' compensation defense law firm with a strong statewide presence. Recognized as a Great Place to Work from 2021 through 2025, the firm has also earned multiple Best Places to Work awards.
We're looking for attorneys at all stages of their careers - come grow with us!
Key Responsibilities:
• Represent clients in workers' compensation proceedings
• Conduct legal research, analyze complex issues, and draft legal documents
• Attend hearings and depositions
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Effectively manage time and follow Firm procedures
• Collaborate with all levels both internal and external
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Workers' compensation defense experience highly preferred
• Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues and devise solutions
• Proactive, client-centered, and tech-savvy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior organizational, multi-task, and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a keyboard and other office equipment.
• Ability to observe details, read printed materials, and view computer screens.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.
• Ability to move within an office environment and operate office equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Ability to travel to court as required.
Location:
• Work remotely (must be residing in CA) or from one of our California offices: Agoura Hills, Oxnard, Encino, Inland Empire, Long Beach, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco or San Jose.
Compensation & Benefits: Albert & Mackenzie offers a competitive compensation package: multiple bonus opportunities, and generous benefits including medical, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits, as well as a 401k plan, paid time off, and an optional voluntary dental plan. We also have several bonus opportunities, employer-paid Bar dues and CLEs, and much more.
Albert & Mackenzie ensures equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
About Albert & Mackenzie
Albert and Mackenzie supports its attorneys with ongoing education. It has great training and mentoring programs to help you succeed. The Albert & Mackenzie Executive, Management, IT and Support teams work together to ensure the firm's success in the industry. A leader in working in a paperless office for over thirteen years, Albert & Mackenzie's systems and processes allow for maximum efficiency, engagement and personal satisfaction. We hire top talent and focus on promotion at all levels.
Salary: $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Supplemental pay types:
• Bonus pay
Education:
• Juris Doctorate or LLM (Required)
License/Certification:
• CA Bar License (Required)
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