What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor And Employment Attorney position at Silverspace Inc?
Job Title : Workers Compensation Attorney
Job Duration : Full-time - Direct Hire
Job Location : Santa Barbara CA, hybrid
Salary : $125,000 - $170,000 per year Benefits
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include performance of the following, or other duties as assigned.
Manage assigned case load from retention to final resolution
All aspects of discovery and litigation
Conduct appearances for assigned case load, make appearances for any firm client based on location and availability, including depositions, hearings, trials, and trial preparation
Proactive case management : Continuous daily monitoring of all assigned case files, mail triage, review all assigned files monthly (as permitted by case load) and leave notes, prepare tasks, and send settlement demands with a goal of three new settlement demands per week
Conduct intakes as needed and process within one week of client retention
Research and analyze incoming and current cases, leaving no stone unturned for potential claims or referral opportunities
Maintain weekly one-on-one meetings with assigned case worker(s) for file review, meeting prep, strategy development, and coaching. Provide ongoing and specific feedback and supervision to develop their skills
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven understanding of practice area procedures
Grasp on interplay between areas of law
Excellent written and oral communication
Time management skills, ability to balance heavy case load
Organization skills and attention to detail
Negotiation skills and ability to determine appropriate settlement demands for each case
Ability to identify nuanced claim types and issue spotting
Bilingual, Spanish and English recommended
Previous people supervisory experience preferred
Self-motivated and self-reliant
Strives for professional excellence
Proven success in a fast-paced environment, efficient, organized, follow-through, and productive
Desire to work as part of a team
Proficient in Word, Outlook, and with PDFs
Experience with databases / client or case management software recommended
Comfort working directly with clients, colleagues, and providers; customer service experience a plus
Demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude
Able to employ discretion, sound judgment, decision making skills, and confidentiality
Hardworking, dedicated, and leads with curiosity
Provides Intellectual and emotional support to clients and team members
Required Education, Experience and / or Certification
Juris Doctorate of Law
California State Bar license
Salary : $125,000 - $170,000
