Job Description Job Description 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 settlementNavigate the unique litigation complexities of former professional athletes' claims arising from lengthy careers across multiple teams and statesRepresent clients at Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) proceedings, including conferences, hearings, and trialsDefend client depositions and take the depositions of medical-legal evaluators and witnessesDevelop and execute strategic case plans tailored to each client's circumstancesNegotiate settlements aligned with each client's best interestsMaintain consistent communication with clients, opposing counsel, and legal staffHandle day-to-day case administration, including correspondence, deadlines, and pre-trial conference statementsStay current on California workers' compensation law and WCAB procedures Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law schoolActive member in good standing with the State Bar of California (required)Minimum three years of workers' compensation litigation experience; five years preferredStrong working knowledge of WCAB rules, procedures, and applicable California labor codesDeposition and hearing experience requiredAbility to manage a full caseload efficiently and independently Preferred Experience litigating professional athlete workers' compensation claims, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate proceedingsFamiliarity with a broad applicant caseload, including law enforcement claims and SIBTF filingsCivil litigation background, including brief writing and court appearancesTrial experience as applicant counsel with a records of published decisionsLaw review participation or published legal writingStrong interpersonal, communication, and persuasive advocacy skillsA genuine appreciation for athletes and the demands of a professional sport Preferred Competitive salary, commensurate with experiencePerformance bonusesPaid time offAccess to group medical and dental plansCollaborative, experienced legal team with a focused and expanding practiceMeaningful work on complex, high-stakes cases for clients who need a strong advocate
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