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Contract Public Defender Jobs in Cedar City, UT at Iron County
Job ID: H12809-1 – Staff Attorney – Workers Compensation
PLEASE NOTE: This is a6 month renewing contract/contract to hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.
The Staff/ Sr. Staff Attorney is an in-house position FULLY REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles County and adjacent counties). Position that will handle Workers’ Compensation cases and may be asked to attend some appearances before the California Workers’ Compensation Boards in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, and Oxnard.
Responsibilities:
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive and develop well-reasoned legal research
Independently create and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs in support of defense strategies with autonomy
Partner with our Claims Partners to achieve the best results for our Hartford insured
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
Facilitate prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned cases
Independently prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials or judicial/administrative hearings
Research, draft, file and argue appellate briefs in reviewing courts on behalf of clients
Qualifications:
Note – This position may be filled as a Staff Attorney or a Senior Staff Attorney commensurate with a candidate’s experience.
Qualified Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of legal practice experience handling Workers? Compensation cases
JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
Trial experience is preferred but not required
Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
Strong legal research and writing skills
Solid MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Qualified Senior Staff Attorney candidates will possess the following requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience handling complex/life pension Workers? Compensation cases
JD from accredited law school and license to practice in the state of California
Trial experience is preferred
Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Lexis Nexis experience is a plus!
Self-directed with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly leverage new software as required
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $80.00 – $95.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Work Location: Remote
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Title: Contract Public Defender
Company: Iron County
Location: Cedar City, UT
