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ICW Group · 4 days ago

Associate Attorney (Southern California)

Southwest, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$91K/yr - $153K/yr

ICW Group is a well-established insurance carrier with over 50 years of experience, seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to manage workers’ compensation cases. This role involves providing litigation and claims legal advice, developing legal strategies, and collaborating with experienced attorneys to deliver optimal results.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Juanita Rosas (Marcus), CP-RM™, CSMR, RACR

Responsibilities

Provides litigation services and is responsible for all aspects of assigned Workers’ Compensation matters

Collaborates closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of legal matters, including research, drafting, litigation support, and client counseling

Develops legal strategies for the litigation of claims cases

Conducts legal research and analysis on complex issues

Drafts legal documents including pleadings, motions, contracts, and memoranda

Assists with case preparation for hearings, trials, and depositions

Collaborates with internal business partners/senior attorneys on strategy and case management

Manages an assigned caseload to effectively meet deadlines

Ensures timely filing of all pleadings and motions or other documents with the court or administrative boards

Provides effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims professionals on legal and factual issues

Participates in court sessions/proceedings and meets with clients as needed

Keeps current with applicable laws and regulations

Adheres to all ICW Group’s policies and procedures and the California Rules of Professional Conduct

Builds and fosters internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (JD)Licensed in CaliforniaWorkers' Compensation knowledgeLegal research skillsLegal document draftingClient relationship buildingProficient in Microsoft OfficeEffective communicationTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited institution is required

Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California required, with no history of public or private reprisals

Proficient in the use of a personal computer and skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint

Effective communication skills to convey information to internal/external clients both verbally and in writing

Ability to define legal issues, collect necessary data, establish facts, draw legal conclusions, and implement strategic legal resolutions

Must have good time management skills, the ability to appropriately delegate activities, as well as manage multiple priorities

Preferred

Prior experience as a Law Clerk working within workers' compensation, underwriting, a law firm or related industry is highly desired

Basic understanding of workers' compensation administrative rules, procedures, laws, and statutes is highly preferred

Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision plans

401K retirement plans and company match

Bonus potential for all positions

Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year)

11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

We’ll support you 100%

Company

ICW Group

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ICW Group Insurance Companies is a top-tier, national, multi-line Property & Casualty insurance company, providing comprehensive coverage to safeguard our customers’ world.

Founded in 1972