California Workers’ Compensation Appearance Attorney
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Job Description
Salary
California Workers’ Compensation Appearance Attorney
**No Workers’ Compensation Experience Required**
At Nyman Turkish, we pride ourselves on being a nationally recognized “full-service” law firm specializing in California Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability. Led by civil rights experts and Partners Jason Turkish, Jessica Turkish, Melissa Nyman, Spencer Nyman, and California Workers’ Compensation Chair Brant Bruner, we’ve helped thousands of claimants recover tens of millions in benefits.
Nyman Turkish offers unmatched representation for individuals with workplace injuries and disabilities. Our structure and workflows allow us to provide clients with personalized and efficient “boutique” representation at every step of the process.
Our California Workers’ Compensation department is the fastest-growing department in the firm, offering attorneys long-term career growth. Most of our clients are unable to return to the open labor market, making our case pipeline both unique and impactful.
Our firm structure and systems are designed to provide our attorneys with opportunity to succeed from day one. Our proprietary case management system, built specifically for California Workers’ Compensation, uses AI and modern technology to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
If you're passionate about advocating for injured workers and want to make a meaningful impact alongside an experienced and innovative team, we invite you to join Nyman Turkish.
Responsibilities
- Follow a clear growth track toward becoming a case-handling attorney
- Represent clients both virtually and in-person in depositions, hearings, and trials
- Collaborate with the case handling attorney to develop deposition and trial strategies
- Review and analyze medical records, employment records, and other relevant documents
- Assist in conducting effective discovery to gather critical evidence for litigation
- Analyze medical records and legal reports using AMA Guides to Permanent Disability (5th Edition)
- Assist with rating permanent disability and drafting settlement demands based on comprehensive case value assessments
- Assist with negotiating settlements and provide clients with informed legal guidance
- Prepare and draft legal documents including pre-trial conference statements, 5710 fee demands, and client correspondence
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Currently admitted to a State Bar or awaiting Bar exam results
- Exceptional legal writing and research skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to meeting deadlines
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple matters efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A desire to learn, grow your skillsets, and advance your career
Benefits
- 100% of employee medical, dental, life, and disability insurance paid by the firm.
- 401(k) with a 6% employer match
- Paid holidays
- Unlimited paid time off and 40 hours of sick time annually
Compensation
- Annual starting salary ranges from $115,000 to $125,000. Structured wage increases follow annually in $15,000 increments— ex/ progressing from $115,000 to $130,000, $145,000 and continuing upward each year thereafter.
- Opportunity to be promoted to a Case Handling Attorney with your own caseload and additional bonus compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Nyman Turkish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other protected characteristic, to apply.
- $115,000 - $125,000
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