For the Best Defense

Current Opening: Associate Attorney (Workers’ Compensation Defense)

The Law Offices of Heywood G. Friedman is California’s premier law firm specializing in the defense of workers’ compensation, liability, and employment claims. Over the last several decades, we have developed vibrant long-term relationships with many of California’s largest commercial insurers, private employers, and public agencies.

We are seeking experienced attorneys in Northern California and statewide to join our Workers’ Compensation Defense Group, focusing on the defense of all aspects of workers’ compensation claims under California law.

Our attorneys have the choice of working remotely (except for in-person court appearances, depositions, meetings, etc. as professionally required) or in-person at one of our five offices throughout California. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000—$250,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors as permitted by law.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Manage all aspects of WCAB litigation
  2. Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with client representatives, including claims professionals, risk managers, and human resources executives
  3. Prepare Initial Defense Analysis (IDA) for new case files
  4. Assess claim exposure
  5. Conduct depositions of applicants, percipient witnesses, and expert witnesses
  6. Conduct QME evaluations
  7. Appear for hearings and trials before the WCAB
  8. Bring claims to prompt, cost-effective resolutions

Required Qualifications

  1. Prior professional experience as a California workers’ compensation attorney (defense side highly preferred)
  2. Member of the California State Bar in good standing
  3. Ability to meet minimum billable hours requirement of 190 hours per month / 2280 hours per year
  4. Ability to work in a paperless environment

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Proficiency in MerusCase legal practice management software
  2. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Our firm offers:

  1. Top-of-the-market base and production compensation, commensurate with experience
  2. A collegial professional culture with real opportunities for advancement
  3. Choice of working from home or in a traditional office
  4. State-of-the-art laptop and cell phone
  5. Vacation/sick leave
  6. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (with employer Medical contribution equal to 75% of midline plan)
  7. Health Savings Account options
  8. 401(k) plan
  9. Payment of California State Bar fees
  10. Promotional expense allowance
  11. Internet/Electricity stipend for home office
  12. Cultural focus on mentorship and training for junior associates, and on autonomy and professional growth for senior associates
  13. Highly experienced support staff

To be considered for this position, please apply on LinkedIn or email your resume to [email protected].