Job description

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

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k matching
• Unlimited time off policy
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Workers' compensation law: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California State Bar license (Required)

Work Location: In person

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