Workers' Compensation Defense Senior Associate Attorney

RILEY DEFENSE FIRM PC; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 472,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Riley Defense Firm PC, a California law firm specializing in workers’ compensation defense, offers a remote Senior Associate Attorney role. You will manage complex files, try cases, and conduct depositions, reporting to the Managing Attorney, while collaborating with in-house clinical support to refine strategy.

This remote position provides bonus opportunities, a path for advancement, and the chance to shape firm growth as it expands its practice.

Qualifications

• Active member of the State Bar of California, in good standing.
• 4+ years of California workers’ compensation experience, with defense experience preferred.
• WCAB trial experience.
• Strong medical-legal analysis and the judgment to handle complex files with minimal supervision.
• Clear, concise writing and a habit of keeping clients informed.

Responsibilities

• Handle assigned complex and litigated workers’ compensation defense files, reporting directly to the Managing Attorney.
• Try cases and handle contested hearings at the WCAB.
• Take and defend depositions of applicants and medical-legal witnesses, including QMEs and AMEs.
• Develop defense strategy on causation, apportionment, permanent disability and medical issues.
• Prepare early case assessments and status reports that give clients a clear path to resolution.
• Draft petitions, trial briefs, objections and settlement documents.
• Negotiate resolutions within client authority.

Skills

California WC experience

WCAB trial experience

Legal writing

Medical-legal analysis

Client communication

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Workers’ Compensation Defense Senior Associate Attorney: Remote

Riley Defense Firm PC is a California law firm practicing workers’ compensation defense exclusively. We represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators and self-insured employers throughout California. We’re adding an experienced defense attorney to handle complex files.

Why attorneys join us

• Complex, trial-level work. You’ll handle the firm’s most involved files and work directly with the Managing Attorney on strategy.
• Remote-based practice. Work remotely on a firm-managed laptop in a fully paperless environment.
• In-house clinical support. Our clinical team assists with complex medical record review, so your time goes to legal strategy and advocacy.
• Bonus opportunities on top of base salary.
• A role in building the firm. You’ll join early enough to help shape how the firm practices as it grows.

What you’ll do

• Handle assigned complex and litigated workers’ compensation defense files, reporting directly to the Managing Attorney
• Try cases and handle contested hearings at the WCAB
• Take and defend depositions of applicants and medical-legal witnesses, including QMEs and AMEs
• Develop defense strategy on causation, apportionment, permanent disability and medical issues
• Prepare early case assessments and status reports that give clients a clear path to resolution
• Draft petitions, trial briefs, objections and settlement documents
• Negotiate resolutions within client authority

What we’re looking for

• Active member of the State Bar of California, in good standing
• 4+ years of California workers’ compensation experience, with defense experience strongly preferred
• WCAB trial experience
• Strong medical-legal analysis and the judgment to handle complex files with minimal supervision
• Clear, concise writing and a habit of keeping clients informed
• Appearances and depositions at California WCAB district offices are assigned as needed and may require travel. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary plus bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match after four months
• Flexible paid time off and front-loaded paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays

This is a remote position.