Managing Attorney

Description

Description

Wintersteen Casarez Law Corporation is looking for exceptional people to join our team and help grow our practice. Our firm is committed to providing a supportive work environment, where collaboration is encouraged and success is recognized and rewarded. We offer a friendly and supportive work environment. If you are looking for a change and a firm who cares, then we encourage you to apply. 

Position Overview

The Managing Attorney will oversee the legal defense of workers’ compensation cases from inception to final resolution, including all aspects of discovery and litigation. In addition to handling an active caseload, the Managing Attorney will lead and mentor a team of attorneys, helping to ensure high-quality legal work, operational efficiency, and professional development across the team.

This leadership role works closely with insurance companies, employers, third-party administrators, firm leadership, and litigation teams to drive successful outcomes for clients while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. We are seeking a strong leader with 5+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience and demonstrated experience supervising or mentoring attorneys.

Requirements

• Manage      and oversee a team of attorneys and legal staff 
• Provide      mentorship, training, performance feedback, and professional development      opportunities for attorneys 
• Oversee      case strategy, litigation management, and legal work product to ensure      quality and consistency 
• Manage      the legal defense of workers’ compensationcases from inception through      final resolution 
• Handle      all aspects of discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, hearings,      and trial preparation 
• Collaborate      with firm leadership on workflow management, staffing, and departmental      growth initiatives 
• Maintain      strong client relationships and provide exceptional client service 
• Assist      with recruiting, onboarding, and developing legal talent 
• Promote      a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture 
• Ensure      compliance with firm policies, procedures, and best practices

Benefits & Pay 

• Competitive      Salary with a structure for Bonus Opportunities
• Flexible/Time      Off (FTO)
• Work      Remotely
• Medical,      Dental, Vision Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,      Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, FSA
• Firm-Sponsored      Life Insurance 
• Paid      Parental Leave 
• Paid      Holidays 
• 401(k)      + Employer Matching after 6 months 
• Accelerated      Partnership Track
• Continuous      Training/Learning 
• End of      the Year Party
• Employee      Referral Program 
• Cell      Phone Reimbursement 
• Internet      Reimbursement if working remote
• Annual      Attorney and Manager Retreat

About Us

WC Law Corporation is owned, operated and controlled by women. They are committed to providing their employees fair compensation, equal promotions, full inclusion and better career development opportunities. They promote equal opportunity for all by building a welcoming workplace that celebrates diversity among attorneys and staff. WC Law Corp believes in the principle that they will attract the finest individuals to serve their clients only if we actively seek talent from the entire spectrum of the community. The firm emphasizes a culture of inclusion regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability status. They take great pride in their commitment to fostering the leadership of men and women in our firm and support their hiring, retention, and promotion at all levels.

Work Environment

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and 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 and level 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, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No calls or faxes, please. 

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level 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. All candidates who are provided with an offer of employment must pass a background check prior to the first day of employment. 

Wintersteen Casarez Law Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s      and Juris Doctor degrees
• Member      of the State Bar of California, in good standing
• Minimum      5+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience preferred
• Prior      management, supervisory, or mentoring experience strongly preferred
• Superior      research, analytical, and negotiating ability
• Excellent      written and oral communication
• Strong      leadership, organizational, and team management abilities
• Commitment      to proactive case management and client service
• Experience      in Merus or Litify is preferred but not required
• Experience      in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams preferred but not required