About the role
We are looking for an Applicant WC Attorney to join a growing legal team in California. This position focuses on representing injured workers in workers’ compensation matters within a collaborative, technology-driven firm that values attentive support and sustainable workloads. The role offers an opportunity to work alongside experienced legal practitioners in an environment designed to encourage high-quality advocacy, efficiency, and long-term career growth.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of applicant workers’ compensation matters from intake through resolution while protecting clients’ interests at every stage.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, petitions, and supporting documentation for filing in workers’ compensation proceedings.
• Conduct case analysis, gather evidence, and coordinate discovery to build effective strategies for hearings, negotiations, and settlements.
• Draft persuasive written arguments, correspondence, and case updates with close attention to legal accuracy and deadlines.
• Appear at depositions, hearings, conferences, and other proceedings as needed to advocate on behalf of injured workers.
• Work closely with team leads, support staff, and attorneys across the firm to move matters forward efficiently and maintain strong client service.
• Use legal technology and AI-enabled tools to improve workflow, case organization, and day-to-day productivity.
• Provide clear guidance to clients regarding case status, procedural steps, and potential outcomes throughout the representation.
• Must hold a valid license to practice law in the state of California.
• Exposure to workers compensation - can include pre-licensed experience.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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