Workers' Compensation Attorney - Former Professional Athletes

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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<li>Simple IRA (employer contribution)</li>
<li>Bonus based on performance</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
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<div>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. <br> </div><div>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.<br> <br> <strong>Responsibilities</strong>
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<li>Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution, including hearings, depositions, trials, and settlement</li>
<li>Navigate the unique litigation complexities of former professional athletes' claims arising from lengthy careers across multiple teams and states</li>
<li>Represent clients at Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) proceedings, including conferences, hearings, and trials</li>
<li>Defend client depositions and take the depositions of medical-legal evaluators and witnesses</li>
<li>Develop and execute strategic case plans tailored to each client's circumstances</li>
<li>Negotiate settlements aligned with each client's best interests</li>
<li>Maintain consistent communication with clients, opposing counsel, and legal staff</li>
<li>Handle day-to-day case administration, including correspondence, deadlines, and pre-trial conference statements</li>
<li>Stay current on California workers’ compensation law and WCAB procedures</li>
</ul><div><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul>
<li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school</li>
<li>Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California (required)</li>
<li>Minimum three years of workers’ compensation litigation experience; five years preferred</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of WCAB rules, procedures, and applicable California labor codes</li>
<li>Deposition and hearing experience required</li>
<li>Ability to manage a full caseload efficiently and independently</li>
</ul><div><strong>Preferred</strong></div><ul>
<li>Experience litigating professional athlete workers' compensation claims, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate proceedings</li>
<li>Familiarity with a broad applicant caseload, including law enforcement claims and SIBTF filings</li>
<li>Civil litigation background, including brief writing and court appearances</li>
<li>Trial experience as applicant counsel with a records of published decisions</li>
<li>Law review participation or published legal writing</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasive advocacy skills</li>
<li>A genuine appreciation for athletes and the demands of a professional sport</li>
</ul><div><strong>Preferred</strong></div><ul>
<li>Competitive salary, commensurate with experience</li>
<li>Performance bonuses</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Access to group medical and dental plans</li>
<li>Collaborative, experienced legal team with a focused and expanding practice</li>
<li>Meaningful work on complex, high-stakes cases for clients who need a strong advocate</li>
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<p>This is a remote position.</p>