At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, we believe in thinking outside 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 an Attorney (knowledge of workers’ compensation law preferred) to work out of one of our Central Valley office locations in either Bakersfield, Visalia, or Turlock, under the supervision of the partners.
As an 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 attention to detail. The successful candidate will have a passion for helping injured workers, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a positive, can-do attitude.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s or 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
- Client-centric mindset
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail; proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once
- Collaborative, ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent judgment and sensitivity
- Ability to develop specific goals, prioritize, organize, and accomplish those goals
- Preference for collaboration, with proven success working with others
- Flexible, resourceful and innovative
- Passion for 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 65 years. With offices in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Maria, Bakersfield, Visalia, Turlock, Long Beach, 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.
Total Compensation: $95,000 - $175,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
- Unlimited time off policy
Experience:
- Workers’ compensation law: 1 year (Preferred)
Languages:
- English (Mandatory)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification: California State Bar License (required)
Please send us your resume for consideration at ggfadmin@ghitterman.com. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience.
Posted: December 4, 2024