Job Description

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the direct management of client cases on behalf of the firm. This includes but is not limited to the management of the Associate Attorney’s team, including Case Manager and Assistant Case Manager. An associate attorney in the firm is a top-level representative of the company, its’ mission and its’ culture. Associate attorneys are expected to perform at the highest levels of the legal field and represent their clients to highest degree possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Represents clients to the best of their ability before WCAB and higher courts within the Workers’ Compensation system to maximize case recovery for each client
• Achieves mutually agreed gross case resolutions goals per month, on quarterly averages either through settlement or trial
• Communicates effectively with team and clients
• Promptly returns team calls, emails and texts to ensure team cohesion and direction
• Promptly returns client emails, texts and phone calls (or assigns to team when appropriate)
• Conducts in-person weekly meetings with team according to company provided agenda
• Supervises, trains and assists in the professional development of their assigned Team.
• Assigns and explains tasks to team through CRM system
• Provides weekly and monthly reporting to Case Management Director and Managing Attorney
• Weekly reports of Case Resolutions and Depositions
• Case Management Reports for each new assigned case
• Evaluates findings and develops strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Documents all case activity in CRM System, including phone calls
• Maintains superior knowledge of workers’ compensation laws to represent clients effectively and ethically
• Identifies third party issues for cases and works with third-party attorneys to maximize results for client
• Analyzes the probable outcomes of cases, uses knowledge of legal precedents.
• Evaluates findings and develops strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Performs administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
• Attends company events and company sponsored events in the community
• Occasional drafting researched legal articles for firm marketing
• Participation in firm community and marketing activities, including free legal events

ATTENDANCE: Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to meetings, phone consultations and court appearances. Work on nights and weekends may be required to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of position.

TRAVEL: Occasional day and overnight travel to WCAB appearances at boards other than the direct Bay Area such as Stockton, Fresno and Redding. Occasional overnight and weekend travel to educational and industry conferences on behalf of firm.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Intellectual
• Interpersonal
• Leadership
• Organization

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Must properly supervise, coach and train members of Associate Attorney Team.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and LICENSES: Current California State Bar License and no prior complaints, disbarments or suspensions. Must also have a valid driver’s license and be insurable. Associate Attorney may have no DUI’s or reckless driving or other major traffic infractions.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should basic knowledge of computers, smartphones and tablets and be able to use email, and other software programs.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an attorney at the firm.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

At Pacific Workers', we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. The base is in the 100K range. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the compensation for this role to depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

One of our portfolio companies, Pacific Workers', The Lawyers for Injured Workers, is an award-winning, premier California law firm dedicated exclusively to representing injured workers in workers' compensation claims. Founded in 2012, Pacific Workers' brings over 130 years of combined legal experience and has recovered more than $355 million in benefits for its clients. The firm aggressively advocates for healthcare, construction, emergency, and union workers against insurance companies and employers.

Pacific Workers' sets itself apart through a compassionate, client-first collaborative model that pairs each client with a dedicated team consisting of an experienced attorney, a case manager, and a case assistant to ensure seamless communication and maximize medical treatment, wage replacement, and settlement payouts.

Pacific Workers' is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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