What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney position at Mullen Plummer & Castiglioni?
Located in Mission Valley, we are a well-established, local law firm with a reputation as experts in the field of workers’ compensation and insurance defense. We maintain a commitment to excellence and promote an environment in which all our attorneys can develop their professional skills as rapidly as their talents and desires will permit. We provide high-quality, efficient legal services to our clients, which include insurance companies, self-insured businesses, school districts, as well as a variety of public agencies and local governments.
A successful addition to our team will need the following qualifications :
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Workers’ Compensation Litigation, including depositions, court appearances, trial, drafting legal motions / trial briefs.
- Good standing in the California State Bar.
- Experience in legal research (LexisNexis a plus).
- Computer skills required to efficiently utilize case management system.
- Ability to prioritize and organize their own case caseload, with supervision from managing partner and / or senior attorneys.
- Ability to drive to and from court appearances, client meetings, etc. in Southern California, as needed.
- Ability to provide prompt and thorough communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
- Work well independently, but also willing and able to collaborate with clients and fellow attorneys to achieve the best results in each case.
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and commitment to providing excellent legal services.
The firm offers a friendly, collaborative team environment that believes in maintaining a good work-life balance. This position has the option for remote work 2-3 days per week, so long as applicants are available and responsive during typical business hours. Reasonable billing requirements. Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a salary range of $100k – $185k plus performance-based bonuses. Future partnership opportunities for the right candidate. Benefits include health / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, and 401K.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to christine@mpclawsd.com.
Salary : $100,000 - $185,000