Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Our client, a California-exclusive workers' compensation defense firm, is seeking Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys to join their growing team.

What You'll Do

• Represent employers and insurers in all aspects of workers compensation defense before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), including hearings, conferences, and trials
• Manage a full caseload and drive claims toward efficient, favorable outcomes
• Take and defend depositions, including medical depositions when applicable
• Draft and argue motions and prepare legal filings under California workers' compensation law
• Negotiate settlements and resolve claims strategically
• Conduct legal research related to workers' compensation statutes and case law
• Maintain regular communication with adjusters and clients regarding case strategy and status

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of California workers' compensation defense experience, with at least 1.5 years of dedicated experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active license with the California State Bar
• Experience handling depositions
• Comfortable working in a paperless practice environment with dictation software
• Experience collaborating with legal assistants and team members
• Experience handling doctor depositions is a strong plus
• Trial experience as first or second chair is a plus
• High billable hours in legal practice are a plus
• Experience in client-facing legal work is a plus

Benefits

• Fully remote, paperless practice environment, with the option to work onsite from one of the firm's California offices if preferred.
• Every attorney is paired with a legal assistant who can bill hours on the attorney's behalf, supporting collaborative case management and billable credit.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity, with a billing structure designed to make bonus eligibility realistically attainable through collaborative billing.