Benefits:

Simple IRA (employer contribution)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

We are an applicant-side workers’ compensation firm with a primary focus on cumulative trauma claims brought by former professional athletes. Our clients competed at the highest level of professional sport - NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, and NHL - sustaining orthopedic and neurological injuries whose effects endure long after the final game.

These are not routine cases. Our matters involve complex medical-legal disputes, hard-fought defenses, and nuanced statutory and case law analysis – and we have built a reputation at delivering results when the stakes are highest. We are seeking a motivated attorney to join our team who thrives under that pressure and wants to do meaningful work for clients who need a real advocate.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution, including hearings, depositions, trials, and settlement

Navigate the unique litigation complexities of former professional athletes' claims arising from lengthy careers across multiple teams and states

Represent clients at Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) proceedings, including conferences, hearings, and trials

Defend client depositions and take the depositions of medical-legal evaluators and witnesses

Develop and execute strategic case plans tailored to each client's circumstances

Negotiate settlements aligned with each client's best interests

Maintain consistent communication with clients, opposing counsel, and legal staff

Handle day-to-day case administration, including correspondence, deadlines, and pre-trial conference statements

Stay current on California workers’ compensation law and WCAB procedures

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California (required)

Minimum three years of workers’ compensation litigation experience; five years preferred

Strong working knowledge of WCAB rules, procedures, and applicable California labor codes

Deposition and hearing experience required

Ability to manage a full caseload efficiently and independently

Preferred

Experience litigating professional athlete workers' compensation claims, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate proceedings

Familiarity with a broad applicant caseload, including law enforcement claims and SIBTF filings

Civil litigation background, including brief writing and court appearances

Trial experience as applicant counsel with a records of published decisions

Law review participation or published legal writing

Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasive advocacy skills

A genuine appreciation for athletes and the demands of a professional sport

Preferred

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Access to group medical and dental plans

Collaborative, experienced legal team with a focused and expanding practice

Meaningful work on complex, high-stakes cases for clients who need a strong advocate

This is a remote position.