Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (House Counsel)

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

$152K — $193K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD or LLM from an accredited law school
  • Active member of California State Bar
  • 10+ years of defense experience in California workers' compensation
  • Recent trial experience
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and litigation skills

Responsibilities

  • Defend workers' compensation cases with expertise
  • Collaborate with adjusting staff on case management
  • Train and provide one-on-one consultations to staff
  • Negotiate settlements effectively
  • Conduct depositions and participate in litigation

Benefits

  • Manageable caseloads
  • No billable hours requirement
  • Work-life balance with hybrid schedule
  • On-site collaboration in a historical setting
  • Free lot parking
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Immediate vesting of retirement savings with company match
  • Comprehensive group health insurance
  • Various supplemental insurances available
  • Flexible savings accounts
  • Paid community volunteer day
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Employee referral program
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Full Job Description
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, is seeking an experienced workers' compensation defense attorney to join its in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of California workers' compensation law, excellent communication, negotiation, deposition and litigation skills, and recent trial experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Law degree (JD or LLM) from an accredited law school.
  • Active California State Bar membership.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Northern California.


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Manageable Caseloads
  • No Billable Hours Requirement
  • Work-Life Balance / Hybrid Schedule
  • Hybrid Schedule (Option to Work From Home 2 Days Per Week)
  • On-site Collaboration with Adjusting Staff; Opportunities to Train and Provide One-on-One Consultations
  • Modernized Historical Setting in East Sacramento
  • Free Lot Parking


BENEFITS

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Immediate vesting of retirement savings + Company match
  • Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Accounts
  • Paid Community Volunteer Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program


$152,590 - $193,660 a year

This pay scale is an estimate of the salary range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations consistent with applicable law. The actual salary may be above or below the range. The pay scale applies only to this position and only if it is filled in Sacramento, California. The pay scale may be different for other positions or in other locations.

DISCLAIMERS

This job posting is not intended as an exhaustive listing of responsibilities and qualifications. A copy of the job description is available upon request. The Work from Home Program is subject to certain eligibility requirements.

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