Workers' Compensation Attorney

Do you want to be a part of something truly unique?

At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld we believe in thinking outside of the box. We are committed to providing excellent legal services to protect our clients’ rights and a collaborative environment for our employees to flourish. We are seeking a licensed California Attorney (knowledge of workers’ compensation law preferred) to work out of one of our Central Valley office locations in either Bakersfield or Visalia, under the supervision of the partners.

As Attorney, you would manage workers’ compensation claims from their inception to final resolution, including all aspects of discovery and litigation. You would work closely with our support staff, colleagues and defense attorneys to provide excellent customer service to our clients. This is a varied role requiring legal experience, strong organizational skills, and an attention to detail. The successful candidate will have a passion for helping injured workers, thrive in a collaborate environment and have a positive, can-do attitude.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (candidates should demonstrate how their experience meets these in their cover letter):

Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate degrees

Member of the State Bar of California

Research, analytical, and negotiating ability

Excellent written and oral communication

Commitment to proactive case management

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail; proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once

Collaborative, ability to work well in team environment

Excellent judgment and sensitivity

Ability to develop specific goals, prioritize, organize, and accomplish those goals

Preference for collaboration, with a proven success working with others

Flexible, resourceful and innovative

Passionate about the mission of Ghitterman, Ghitterman and Feld

ABOUT US

At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, we have protected the rights of injured and disabled California workers for more than 60 years. With offices in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Maria, Bakersfield, Visalia, and Fresno, we are committed to relentlessly advocating for employees pursuing Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. For more information, visit our website: www.ghitterman.com.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability, excellent judgement, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

If you possess the above experience and attributes, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Additional Compensation:

Incentive pay plus Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching

Unlimited time off policy

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

Workers' compensation law: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

California State Bar license (Required)