Associate Staff Attorney

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This role is primarily remote in the state of California except for required appearances. Our Workers' Compensation law firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation attorney—experience preferred. The role involves a busy, in-demand caseload handling matters at every stage, requiring strong advocacy and case management skills. This is a rewarding position with meaningful client impact and clear room to grow professionally within the firm.

At Liberty Mutual, we’re committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our customers around the world, working to uphold and protect our policyholders’ rights and positively impacting our business.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workers' Compensation Attorney admitted and residing in California. This role is primarily remote except for required appearances. You will handle a caseload of workers’ compensation matters, conduct depositions, and represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders at WC hearings. You will also interact with Liberty Mutual’s Workers’ Compensation claims organization.

As an attorney at Liberty Mutual, you’ll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off each year, personal holidays, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you’re looking for a place to build a long‑term career while making a positive difference, consider joining our legal team where you’ll represent Liberty Mutual and our policyholders.

• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions.
• Support Senior Trial Counsel and Senior Litigation Counsel in all aspects of case handling through trial, including preparation, management, and assistance at every stage of the litigation process.
• Appear before the Workers Compensation Board, conduct depositions, draft, and file summations, appeals and rebuttals.
• Provide clear and reasoned legal opinions and strategic advice to Claims Representatives and insured clients.
• Utilize e‑discovery and case‑management technologies to streamline legal processes, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
• Identify, evaluate, and collaborate on strategies to mitigate legal risks, working closely with clients and senior counsel to facilitate effective resolutions.
• Ensure all legal documents, pleadings, and motions are meticulously prepared, accurate, and compliant with applicable standards and client expectations.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and timely updates and recommendations to insured clients and claims professionals.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and best practices within Staff Legal and Global Legal & Compliance organizations.
• Uphold the highest standards of legal ethics and compliance, following legal regulations and licensing requirements.

Experience:

• Membership in the California State Bar.
• Appropriate special licenses to practice before boards or federal courts preferred.
• At least one year’s experience as an attorney;
  Workers’ Compensation experience strongly preferred.

• Strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Detailed, analytical thinking.
• Process‑oriented mindset, with proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with the latest developments in the practice of law and related fields.
• Insurance law a plus.
• Proficiency with technologies that reduce costs and facilitate the practice of law and remote work.

• A JD degree.

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