Job Description

MANNING & KASS, ELLROD, RAMIREZ, TRESTER, LLP (MKERT), a top-tier national law firm, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney to represent our firm on cases in the San Diego area. Applicants can choose to work in our San Diego office, at home or hybrid.

MKERT’s Workers’ Compensation team has a wealth of experience and dynamically defends employers and insurers against questionable or denied workers’ compensation claims. Led by partners who are changemakers in the field, our team represents clients ranging from multi-line carriers, self-insured employers and marquee national accounts to small businesses. The team works closely with an exceptional cross-disciplinary firm-wide network of experts and regularly participates in industry conferences and seminars for continual education.

This is a demanding and rewarding position for an associate-level attorney with at least two years of workers’ compensation experience who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment. If you are looking to work with a team of top-notch attorneys who defend employers facing allegations of 132a discrimination and/or charges of serious and willful misconduct while proactively managing costs and maximizing opportunities to close accepted claims, we want you!

Our ideal candidate will bring prior case handling and deposition knowledge, along with at least two years of workers’ compensation experience, to support our firm and clients. Trial experience is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Case handling, including analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies through all states of litigation.

· Proactive client communications, including providing claim analyses to client.

· Represent clients at WCAB, including expedited hearings, trials and status conferences.

· Represent clients at litigation proceedings, including at hearings, depositions and site inspections.

· Manage external relationships, including working with third-party administrators, adjusters, insurers and employers.

· Research and draft case materials, including settlements, pleadings, motions and other litigation documents.

· Investigate workers’ compensation claims, including researching and evaluating claims and providing recommendations.

· Opportunity to try cases, including learning from the firm's ABOTA trial attorneys.

REQUIREMENTS

· At least 2 years of workers’ compensation experience. Trial experience is a plus.

· J.D. from an accredited law school and current good standing with the California State bar.

· Detailed knowledge of current workers’ compensation case law and labor code.

· Proven work experience in workers’ compensation and appearing before the WCAB.

· Demonstrable experience researching, analyzing, deposing, and handling cases.

· Detail-oriented with excellent writing, communication, relationship management and case analysis abilities.

· Embodies Manning & Kass’ core values of respect for leadership, hard work and integrity.

· Up-to-date with latest trends and best practices in workers’ compensation, including knowledge of current workers’ compensation case law and labor code.

To apply, click the "Apply" button on this posting. Please include your Bar number as part of your resume or cover letter.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1994 with only 16 attorneys, Manning & Kass has since established itself as a top-tier national law firm with more than 175 attorneys in seven offices across the country. Attorneys enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, comfortable work environment and resources to support their health and well-being. They also receive a commitment to their growth and career development from their leaders, mentor and teammates that is unparalleled among peers.

Company Description

Founded in 1994 with only 16 attorneys, Manning & Kass has since established itself as a top-tier national law firm with more than 175 attorneys in seven offices across the country. Attorneys enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, comfortable work environment, the ability to work from home, and resources to support their health and well-being. They also receive a commitment to their growth and career development from their leaders, mentors and teammates that is unparalleled among peers. See more at: http://www.manningllp.com.