Regional Managing Attorney (Workers Compensation Staff Counsel)

Our Staff Counsel team is currently seeking a Regional Managing Attorney Staff Counsel to oversee our California workers’ compensation law practice. This position is based in the Glendale, California law office and is hybrid.

Position Overview:

Leads the West Coast Workers’ Compensation law practice within the Staff Counsel organization, serving as the primary liaison to Claims and line-of-business leadership. This role is responsible for driving execution of California-specific workers’ compensation strategies, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective legal representation, and leading a team of attorneys and support staff (approximately 10–15 employees). The role also provides cross-functional leadership support across regions and lines of business as needed.

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage a team of attorneys and staff, including performance management, coaching, and talent development.
• Partner closely with Claims leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Execute and operationalize line-of-business initiatives within the Workers’ Compensation practice.
• Monitor and drive performance across assigned teams, offices, and regions using defined metrics and data insights.
• Conduct litigation reviews and audits to ensure adherence to best practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide subject matter expertise in California workers’ compensation law, including mentoring attorneys and advising on complex matters.
• Communicate business goals clearly and ensure alignment across attorneys, managers, and Claims partners.
• Step in to support other managerial roles or lines of business as needed to ensure operational continuity.
• Identify legal and industry trends and proactively adjust strategies to mitigate risk and improve outcomes.

What you need to apply:

• Active California Bar admission required.
• Significant experience in California workers’ compensation law, including insurance
• defense and trial experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing attorneys and/or legal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Claims partners and senior business leaders.
• Experience evaluating legal work product, conducting audits, and improving performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use metrics and data to drive decision-making and results.
• Ability to lead change, set clear expectations, and hold teams accountable for performance.
• Ability to be physically present in Glendale, California office for hybrid schedule.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing multi-office or regional legal operations, including remote and/or hybrid employees.
• Strong understanding of insurance industry practices and claims operations.
• Demonstrated success in talent recruitment, development, and retention.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, Legal Files, Adobe Acrobat, court systems, and legal/claims systems.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel as needed, such as to court, mediation, arbitration, trial, depositions, site visits/inspections, and company meetings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Flexibility to support extended hours when necessary.