Associate Attorney

RecruitPod Global LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPod Global LLC in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to independently manage a California caseload defending employers, insurers, and TPA clients. You will develop case strategies, conduct depositions, manage WCAB proceedings, and negotiate settlements, while maintaining strong client communication and professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience handling California workers’ compensation defense matters.
• Ability to independently manage cases and an active caseload.
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and workers’ compensation litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers’ compensation defense matters from initial file review through settlement, trial, and appeals
• Develop and execute case strategies based on client objectives
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and WCAB proceedings
• Evaluate liability, exposure, and case strategy
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at hearings and trials
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, physicians, and other stakeholders
• Maintain an organized caseload and ensure timely case progression
• Provide effective legal advice and strategic defense recommendations

Skills

California WC defense

Independent case management

WCAB procedures

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation

Trial/hearing experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join a growing California workers’ compensation defense practice. The attorney will independently manage a caseload involving employers, insurance carriers, third party administrators, and self-insured entities throughout California.

This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with strong California workers’ compensation defense experience who wants meaningful case responsibility, professional growth, and a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workers’ compensation defense matters from initial file review through settlement, trial, and appeals
• Develop and execute case strategies based on client objectives
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and WCAB proceedings
• Evaluate liability, exposure, and case strategy
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at hearings and trials
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, physicians, and other stakeholders
• Maintain an organized caseload and ensure timely case progression
• Provide effective legal advice and strategic defense recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience handling California workers’ compensation defense matters
• Ability to independently manage cases and an active caseload
• Strong knowledge of WCAB procedures and workers’ compensation litigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and case management abilities