EXPERIENCED ASSOCIATE APPLICANT ATTORNEY WANTED

At Franco Muñoz, we represent injured workers throughout the Bay Area including cases that are catastrophic and extremely high value.

This is your opportunity to join a mission-driven, applicant-side law firm where you can build a meaningful career representing vulnerable injured workers.

About Franco Muñoz

Founded in 2018 and based in downtown Oakland, Franco Muñoz has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results for injured workers across the Bay Area. We combine aggressive advocacy with genuine compassion, ensuring every client receives the attention, care, and representation they deserve.

Our firm is committed to developing attorneys who become outstanding litigators that demonstrate compassion and the ability to maximize value in workers’ compensation cases.

Why Join Us

• Growth & Advancement: Clear opportunities for professional growth
• Mission-Driven Culture: We fight for working people, not corporations. Every case has a purpose.
• Performance Rewards: Competitive base salary with a very generous bonus structure that rewards results.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with skilled trial attorneys who mentor, empower, and support your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full caseload of applicant-side workers’ compensation cases from intake through resolution.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals before the WCAB.
• Develop case strategies, draft pleadings, and handle all aspects of litigation.
• Build strong, empathetic client relationships and communicate effectively throughout the process.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and staff to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a California applicant or defense attorney handling all aspects of workers’ compensation cases, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Bilingual in Spanish (not required but highly valued).
• Minimum of 3 workers’ compensation trials that result in a Findings and Award (F&A)
• Demonstrated ability to manage a full caseload independently with team support.
• Strong written, oral, and strategic advocacy skills.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Oakland.
• Must carry a valid California driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to depositions and various WCAB board hearings throughout the Bay Area

Preferred:

• Experience with 100% PTD, catastrophic injury or death benefit cases is a plus
• Proven ability to deliver high-value results and maintain empathy for injured workers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $120,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience
• Bonus: Very competitive, performance-based bonus program
• Benefits include:
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Schedule: Monday–Friday

Work setup: Primarily in-office

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Oakland, CA 94612 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakland, CA 94612: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person