Available Positions
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Attorney at Law
Position Summary
An Attorney with Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld is a legal professional dedicated to its Mission Statement and Core Values. Attorneys manage client cases from the initial retainer through resolution. Attorneys interface directly with clients, opposing counsel, judges, claims adjusters, and medical professionals. The attorney supervises their assigned Case Worker. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the firm partners, Benjamin Feld, Russell Ghitterman and Alicia Liera Rodriguez.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include performance of the following, or other duties as assigned.
- Manage assigned case load from inception to final resolution
- All aspects of discovery and litigation
- Conduct appearances for assigned case load, make appearances for any firm client based on location and availability, including depositions, hearings, trials, and trial preparation
- Proactive case management: Continuous daily monitoring of all assigned case files, mail triage, review all assigned files monthly (as permitted by case load) and leave notes, prepare Tasks, and send settlement demands with a goal of three new settlement demands per week
- Conduct intakes as needed and process within one week of client retention
- Research and analyze incoming and current cases, leaving no stone unturned for potential claims or referral opportunities
- Maintain weekly one-on-one meetings with assigned case worker for file review, strategy development, and coaching. Provide ongoing and specific feedback and supervision to develop their skills
Required Education, Experience and/or Certification
- Juris Doctorate of Law
- California State Bar license
- Previous Workers’ Compensation or Social Security Disability experience preferred
- Certificate of Specialization in Workers’ Compensation preferred
GG&F Commitments to Professional Excellence
- Commitment to Integrity - We are reliable, trustworthy, respectful, accountable, compassionate, and act with gratitude.
- Commitment to Passion - We are hardworking, dedicated professionals with a passion for helping others. Our clients always come first. We tilt windmills.
- Commitment to Support Each Other - We provide intellectual and emotional support to create and maintain a fun and healthful environment.Always.
- Manage assigned case load from inception to final resolution
Why choose Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld?
- A truly open door policy: Have an idea? Desire change? If something isn’t working, leadership wants to know about it. Every year, through surveys, discourse, and roundtables, we collect requests and implement change in the workplace. If we don’t know about it, we can’t change it!
- Career Growth: Your professional development is our priority. We offer tailored training curricula and mentorship programs to help you reach your full potential and provide continuous learning opportunities funded by our scholarship program. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, we support your journey.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a firm that makes a tangible difference. Our commitment to relentlessly protecting the rights of injured workers and the disabled means that your work here has a real-world impact. Together, we’re building a better future through our passion and compassion for helping others.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance. Flexible work schedule arrangements, comprehensive benefits offerings, and generous time-off policies allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Technology and Innovation: Our firm is committed to equipping our team with cutting-edge technology to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. All teams have access to AI-assisted research and case management tools that reduce manual tasks, allowing for more focus on strategic work on their cases and proactive communication with their clients. We invest in the latest case management and client communication systems to stay at the forefront of digital legal practice.
- Compensation and Benefits: Join a team where you are truly valued and celebrated now and for years to come. Team members have access to comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health coverage, along with wellness programs designed to support overall well-being. Our 401(k) plan includes generous matching, helping you plan for a secure financial future.
- Community and Connection: At GGF, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We organize regular social events, team-building activities, and opportunities to give back, ensuring that you feel connected and engaged.
When you join Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a family that values your unique perspective, invests in your growth, encourages your curiosity, and supports you every step of the way.
Together, we’ll continue to shape the future of workers’ compensation law.
Join us and discover a place where your potential is unleashed, your ideas are celebrated, and your impact is lasting.
GG&F is an Awesome Place to Work!
If you are looking for a legal position, either as an Attorney, a Case Worker, a Receptionist, or simply learning more about the field in an Internship, you’ve come to the right place. GG&F is a client-focused firm that is relentless, tilting at windmills, and leaves no stone unturned so our clients can get the help they need. We not only focus on providing the best client service possible, but another core value is professionalism: we have several certified specialists on staff and a competent, capable team at every level. Additionally, we use cutting-edge technology to improve the client experience and make our services more accessible, and we have a long-standing reputation in the community dating back to 1956.
In addition to its legal reputation, working at GG&F, you’ll find it’s a family environment where staff are committed to supporting each other as we together seek to support clients. And we’re fun! We like to banter on our electronic water cooler, get all the offices together over video conference for meetings, and round up the troops a few times a year to go hang out over a baseball game or amusement park. GG&F is an all-around great place to work.
If you have a passion for helping clients and want to join our team, please feel free to send your resume and cover letter to GGFAdmin@ghitterman.com.
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