We have the following opportunity available in our
Pasadena, CA Office:

Trial Attorney - Workers' Compensation

This self-starter will represent the company and insureds in all phases of litigation, practicing law in compliance with ethical standards as established by state law. Responsibilities include providing legal analysis and advice, preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents, performing legal research, preparing for and conducting pre-trial discovery, preparing for and conducting administrative and judicial hearings, civil jury trials and post-trial activities. Under limited direction, works within broad limits and authority on highly complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge in Workers' Compensation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

- JD or LLB required

- Bachelors Degree

- Member in good standing of California State Bar

- 8 or more years of Workers' Compensation experience in current and/or last job.

- Commercial Insurance Defense experience

- Commitment to high quality legal work

- Must be well organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

- Customer focus and client relation skills required

- Self-starter with proven experience as a member of a litigation 'team'

- PC literate with keyboard skills, experience with word processing and email programs and significant knowledge/experience with Lexis or Westlaw

- Understands the staff legal function and role in overall business

- Demonstrated case analysis ability and a record of accomplishment of proven settlement skills a must

- Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure, has knowledge of billable and diary review with substantive and procedural legal knowledge

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law