Workers' Compensation Practice Chair Attorney

Position Overview Nyman Turkish PC is seeking an accomplished California Workers' Compensation Attorney to serve as Practice Chair of our Workers' Compensation practice, providing senior legal leadership and oversight for the firms California Workers' Compensation department. Reporting directly to the Workers' Compensation Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Practice Chair will oversee the attorneys within the Workers' Compensation department and will be responsible for legal strategy, attorney supervision and development, case quality, litigation standards, client representation, and the maintenance of ethical and professional standards throughout the practice. This position will partner closely with the Workers' Compensation COO and Firm leadership to ensure the department maintains exceptional legal standards, delivers high-quality representation, develops strong attorneys, and successfully manages a growing and complex Workers' Compensation caseload. Reporting Relationship & Decision Authority Reports to the Workers' Compensation COO, who directs and evaluates the Practice Chair's operational performance, including throughput, cycle time, staffing, workflow standards, and departmental priorities. The Practice Chair owns attorney development and legal performance. The Practice Chair has independent authority over legal judgment, including case strategy, litigation decisions, settlement recommendations and the supervision of attorneys' legal work, consistent with the California Rules of Professional Conduct. The Managing Partner serves as an escalation point when the Practice Chair needs additional support on legal matters. Key Responsibilities: Legal & Practice Leadership Provide senior legal leadership and strategic direction for the California Workers' Compensation practice. Oversee case strategy, litigation, hearings, settlements, appeals, and other complex or high-risk matters. Establish and maintain consistent standards for case quality, legal strategy, client advocacy, and professional excellence. Serve as the senior legal escalation point for complex cases, significant client matters, and legal or ethical concerns. Ensure compliance with California Workers' Compensation law, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) requirements, State Bar obligations, and Firm policies. Attorney Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop attorneys within the Workers' Compensation practice, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. Monitor attorney caseloads and performance to ensure high standards of representation. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and exceptional client service. Partner with the Workers' Compensation COO and Firm leadership on attorney hiring, onboarding, performance management, development, and advancement. Client & Case Quality Maintain oversight of the legal quality of cases from intake through resolution, partnering with the Director of Client Services on the client experience. Set legal standards for attorney-client communication, litigation strategy, and client advocacy. The Director of Client Services owns case-management standards. Own the legal criteria for case acceptance, in partnership with the Director of WC Intake, who owns the intake process. Identify and address legal, procedural, or client-related issues requiring senior-level intervention. Department Leadership & Collaboration Partner with the Workers' Compensation COO on practice strategy, staffing, and departmental priorities. Provide legal content and subject-matter guidance for the training of Workers' Compensation support staff. Supervision and development of support staff remain with the Director of Client Services and the Case Manager, Team Leads. Advise Firm leadership on significant legal developments, practice risks, attorney needs, and opportunities for continued growth. Identify opportunities to strengthen attorney effectiveness, case outcomes, operational efficiency, and the overall quality of representation. Qualifications Required Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California. Extensive experience practicing California Workers' Compensation law, including litigation, hearings, case strategy, and resolution. Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing attorneys. Advanced knowledge of California Workers' Compensation law, WCAB procedures, ethical requirements, and litigation strategy. Proven ability to provide senior-level legal judgment and strategic guidance on complex matters. Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and relationship-management skills. Preferred Qualifications Significant experience representing injured workers/applicants in a plaintiff-side Workers' Compensation practice. Leadership experience within a high-volume Workers' Compensation practice. Demonstrated success building high-performing attorney teams and establishing consistent legal and case-quality standards. Experience partnering with executive and operational leadership within a growing legal practice. Key Competencies Exceptional legal judgment and strategic thinking Senior-level attorney leadership and development Workers' Compensation litigation expertise High ethical and professional standards Strong accountability and decision-making Client-focused leadership Collaborative and solutions-oriented leadership style Ability to lead effectively within a high-volume, growing practice What We Offer Total annual compensation: $325,000-$450,000, consisting of base salary plus performance-based compensation. Performance-based compensation tied to individual and practice-level goals and results. 100% employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for the employee. 401(k) with 6% employer match. Flexible PTO, sick time, and paid holidays. Senior leadership opportunity within a growing Workers' Compensation practice.