Job Details

Workers Compensation Associate

Office Location(s) : Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Orange County

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

We are seeking a Workers Compensation Associate to join our Team. The position manages a diverse range of cases, including defending employers and insurers against employment related litigation. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to attending workers' compensation appeal board hearing.

Responsibilities

• Managing discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions, while analyzing, documents and executing litigation strategies on behalf of the client.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Insurance claims experience and subrogation is a plus, but not necessary.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in workers compensation defense, preferably within a law firm setting.
• The ideal candidate should have 1 + years of workers compensation experience.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written with a capacity to be a proactive team player.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $110,000- $150,000+ bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates to earn bonuses on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality