Workers Compensation Attorney Former Professional Athletes
Glenn, Stuckey, & Partners LLP,, Irvine, CA, United States
Job Description
We are an applicant-side workers’ compensation firm with a primary focus on cumulative trauma claims brought by former professional athletes. Our clients competed at the highest level of professional sport - NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, and NHL - sustaining orthopedic and neurological injuries whose effects endure long after the final game.
These are not routine cases. Our matters involve complex medical-legal disputes, hard-fought defenses, and nuanced statutory and case law analysis – and we have built a reputation at delivering results when the stakes are highest. We are seeking a motivated attorney to join our team who thrives under that pressure and wants to do meaningful work for clients who need a real advocate.
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution, including hearings, depositions, trials, and settlement
Navigate the unique litigation complexities of former professional athletes' claims arising from lengthy careers across multiple teams and states
Represent clients at Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) proceedings, including conferences, hearings, and trials
Defend client depositions and take the depositions of medical-legal evaluators and witnesses
Develop and execute strategic case plans tailored to each client's circumstances
Negotiate settlements aligned with each client's best interests
Maintain consistent communication with clients, opposing counsel, and legal staff
Handle day-to-day case administration, including correspondence, deadlines, and pre-trial conference statements
Stay current on California workers’ compensation law and WCAB procedures
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California (required)
Minimum three years of workers’ compensation litigation experience; five years preferred
Strong working knowledge of WCAB rules, procedures, and applicable California labor codes
Deposition and hearing experience required
Ability to manage a full caseload efficiently and independently
Preferred
Experience litigating professional athlete workers' compensation claims, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate proceedings
Familiarity with a broad applicant caseload, including law enforcement claims and SIBTF filings
Civil litigation background, including brief writing and court appearances
Trial experience as applicant counsel with a records of published decisions
Law review participation or published legal writing
Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasive advocacy skills
A genuine appreciation for athletes and the demands of a professional sport
Preferred
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Performance bonuses
Paid time off
Access to group medical and dental plans
Collaborative, experienced legal team with a focused and expanding practice
Meaningful work on complex, high-stakes cases for clients who need a strong advocate
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We are an applicant-side workers’ compensation firm with a primary focus on cumulative trauma claims brought by former professional athletes. Our clients competed at the highest level of professional sport - NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, and NHL - sustaining orthopedic and neurological injuries whose effects endure long after the final game.
These are not routine cases. Our matters involve complex medical-legal disputes, hard-fought defenses, and nuanced statutory and case law analysis – and we have built a reputation at delivering results when the stakes are highest. We are seeking a motivated attorney to join our team who thrives under that pressure and wants to do meaningful work for clients who need a real advocate.
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution, including hearings, depositions, trials, and settlement
Navigate the unique litigation complexities of former professional athletes' claims arising from lengthy careers across multiple teams and states
Represent clients at Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) proceedings, including conferences, hearings, and trials
Defend client depositions and take the depositions of medical-legal evaluators and witnesses
Develop and execute strategic case plans tailored to each client's circumstances
Negotiate settlements aligned with each client's best interests
Maintain consistent communication with clients, opposing counsel, and legal staff
Handle day-to-day case administration, including correspondence, deadlines, and pre-trial conference statements
Stay current on California workers’ compensation law and WCAB procedures
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California (required)
Minimum three years of workers’ compensation litigation experience; five years preferred
Strong working knowledge of WCAB rules, procedures, and applicable California labor codes
Deposition and hearing experience required
Ability to manage a full caseload efficiently and independently
Preferred
Experience litigating professional athlete workers' compensation claims, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate proceedings
Familiarity with a broad applicant caseload, including law enforcement claims and SIBTF filings
Civil litigation background, including brief writing and court appearances
Trial experience as applicant counsel with a records of published decisions
Law review participation or published legal writing
Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasive advocacy skills
A genuine appreciation for athletes and the demands of a professional sport
Preferred
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Performance bonuses
Paid time off
Access to group medical and dental plans
Collaborative, experienced legal team with a focused and expanding practice
Meaningful work on complex, high-stakes cases for clients who need a strong advocate
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