QME Deposition Associate Attorney, California Licensed – Worker's Compensation

🕒 September 18

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $110k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Abramson Labor Group

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51 - 200 employees

⚖️ Legal

🤝 B2B

Legal • B2B

Abramson Labor Group is an award-winning employment law firm located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is dedicated to defending employee rights against employers of all sizes, focusing on areas such as wrongful termination, disability discrimination, and sexual harassment. With a team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, Abramson Labor Group offers contingency-based legal services, ensuring that clients only pay if they win a settlement or verdict. The firm prides itself on delivering honest, efficient, and professional legal solutions to secure justice for their clients. Their practice is characterized by big firm power combined with personable service.

📋 Description

• Review assigned case files before scheduled QME depositions • Assess case status, medical-legal issues, and litigation posture • Evaluate and discuss settlement or stipulation opportunities with adjusters or clients • Communicate with attorneys, adjusters, and opposing counsel regarding resolution options • Document case review findings and recommendations in the case management system • Review claim history, medical treatment records, and QME/AME reports • Analyze reports for inconsistencies, gaps, causation issues, apportionment concerns, and clarification needs • Identify disputed issues and develop deposition objectives, strategy, and questions • Contact clients regarding current medical status, symptoms, treatment, and case progression • Conduct applicant-set and defense-set QME depositions in person or remotely • Question QMEs and make appropriate objections on the record • Take detailed deposition notes and manage exhibits • Make real-time strategic decisions regarding questioning • Coordinate post-deposition follow-up tasks • Maintain accurate case files, deposition logs, and status reports • Communicate proactively with internal team members about case status and deposition outcomes • Perform other litigation duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree • Active license to practice law in California • Active member of the State Bar of California • 1+ years of experience litigating workers' compensation cases, including taking QME/AME depositions, strongly preferred • Working knowledge of California workers' compensation procedures, QME processes, and deposition practice, or willingness to learn quickly • Prior experience as an associate attorney in a workers' compensation defense or applicant firm is a plus • Strong analytical skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Highly organized with strong attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple deposition schedules simultaneously • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet firm deadlines • Proficiency with case management software, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), and e-filing/e-service systems • Professional demeanor and courtroom-appropriate presence • Ability to accommodate occasional early morning, evening, or extended deposition hours

🏖️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses • Comprehensive health insurance • Retirement plans • Unlimited paid time off (PTO) • Professional development opportunities • Continuing legal education (CLE) • Supportive work environment dedicated to teamwork, integrity, and excellence in client service