Associate Attorney (Workers' Compensation Defense) - NorCA

Pernini Legal LLC is a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense law firm seeking motivated Associate Attorneys to join their Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. The role involves representing employers and insurers in various workers’ compensation matters while working in a collaborative and technology-forward environment that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as required
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Manage caseloads efficiently while adhering to firm procedures and deadlines
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to develop case strategy
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Skills

• JD or LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 1–7 years of substantive workers' compensation defense experience REQUIRED
• Experience representing employers and insurers in workers' compensation proceedings
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues and develop effective solutions
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a paperless practice environment
• Proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid bar dues
• CLEs
• Ongoing training support
• Additional perks

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