Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A California litigation firm is seeking an attorney to handle workers' compensation defense matters. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience and an active California Bar license. Candidates will manage cases through litigation stages, attend hearings, and communicate with clients and counsel. The firm offers mentorship, flexibility, strong compensation, and benefits. This hybrid role can potentially accommodate exceptional remote candidates with strong experience.

Qualifications

• Active member of the California Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience required.
• Workers' compensation defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle workers' compensation defense matters through all stages of litigation.
• Attend hearings, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Draft reports, pleadings, and legal correspondence.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Active California Bar license

Tools

Modern case management tools

Job description

Pay

$100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated, high-growth California litigation firm with a strong reputation in workers’ compensation defense
• Get hands‑on mentorship from experienced partners and a real opportunity to accelerate your career
• Take on meaningful litigation work with strong support from legal staff and leadership
• Build long‑term growth with a team that values sharp thinking, responsiveness, and results
• Enjoy strong compensation, bonus potential, excellent benefits, and flexibility for the right candidate

Location

Hybrid role based in Irvine, California. Exceptional candidates with strong workers’ compensation defense experience may be considered for a remote arrangement.

Note

You must be an active member of the California Bar in good standing and have at least 1 year of litigation experience.

About Us

We are a sophisticated Southern California law firm focused on workers’ compensation defense litigation and risk management. Our team is known for creative strategy, responsive client service, and a collaborative approach that helps both clients and attorneys succeed. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle workers' compensation defense matters through all stages of litigation
• Attend hearings, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and support motion practice
• Draft reports, pleadings, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Evaluate claims, analyze exposure, and help develop effective defense strategies
• Communicate proactively with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and team members
• Work closely with experienced attorneys who provide mentorship and trainingPartner with dedicated support staff to produce high‑quality, timely work
• Build a long‑term practice with a firm in growth mode and a strong reputation in the market

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 1+ year of litigation experience required
• Workers' compensation defense experience preferred, but not required
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Motivated, professional, and able to manage cases and deadlines effectively
• Comfortable with technology and modern case management tools

Why You Will Love Working Here

We invest in our attorneys and give them the support to succeed. Newer attorneys receive mentorship and training, including guidance from experienced partners and workers' compensation education resources. We also offer bonus opportunity, strong healthcare coverage, retirement match, paid time off, office holiday closure, support staff at your desk, and flexibility for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance