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California Workers’ Compensation Appearance Attorney
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.
As the largest SSDI law firm in the nation, Nyman Turkish offers a truly unmatched opportunity within California workers’ compensation. Our firm provides an unparalleled, high value case pipeline—driven by our national scale and continuous growth—that consistently generates substantial workers’ compensation and SIF claims not found anywhere else in the industry. We pair this with industry leading investment in innovative, disruptive technologies that elevate efficiency, performance, and client outcomes. Together, these advantages create a unique environment where attorneys and hearing representatives can achieve individual, performance-based growth and rewards at a level no other California workers’ compensation practice can replicate.
About the Role
This entry-level Appearance Attorney position within our Workers’ Compensation department is ideal for attorneys beginning their legal career and seeking a structured path toward becoming a Case-Handling Attorney. You will appear on behalf of clients at hearings, depositions, and conferences while supporting senior attorneys and developing foundational litigation skills in Workers’ Compensation law.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients as an Appearance Attorney in depositions, conferences, and hearings—both virtually and in person.
- Collaborate with case-handling attorneys to develop strategies for depositions, discovery, and trial preparation.
- Review and analyze medical records, employment documents, and other case materials.
- Assist with discovery to gather and organize critical evidence.
- Evaluate medical reports using the AMA Guides to Permanent Disability (5th Edition).
- Support permanent disability rating assessments and draft comprehensive settlement demands.
- Assist with settlement negotiations and provide informed guidance to clients under attorney supervision.
- Draft legal documents including pre-trial conference statements, 5710 fee demands, and client correspondence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to a State Bar or awaiting Bar exam results.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Detail-oriented with consistent follow-through and deadline management.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Motivated to learn, grow, and progress into a case-handling role.
Compensation
- Base Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 (DOE).
- Opportunity for promotion to Case-Handling Attorney with an independent caseload and additional bonus compensation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance (employee).
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer match.
- Paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and 40 hours of annual sick time.
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.
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