Associate Attorney Workers Compensation (Remote, California)

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A boutique law firm in California seeks a workers' compensation attorney to manage cases from start to finish. Enjoy a fully remote setup with occasional in-person court appearances. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience and an active California Bar license. The firm values work-life balance and offers a supportive culture with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of workers compensation experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Ability to manage cases independently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of workers compensation matters from start to finish.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft legal pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance.
• Communicate frequently with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to achieve strong case outcomes.

Skills

Strong writing

Negotiation

Communication skills

Case management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active California Bar license

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established, growing boutique workers compensation defense firm.
• Enjoy a mostly remote setup with flexibility and reasonable billable expectations.
• Fast-moving interview process candidates often hired within days.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with upcoming staff expansion.
• Opportunity to handle meaningful cases and build long-term client relationships statewide.

Location

Fully remote within California, with occasional in-person court appearances and two firm events per year in Los Angeles.

Note

Must be an active member of the California State Bar with at least 1 year of experience in workers compensation law (plaintiff or defense).

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique California law firm focused exclusively on workers compensation defense. Based in Century City, the firm represents employers, carriers, and third-party administrators across the state. The team values balance, collaboration, and responsiveness, with a growing caseload and excellent attorney support.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of workers compensation matters from start to finish.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft legal pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance.
• Communicate frequently with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to achieve strong case outcomes.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license.
• Minimum of 1 year of workers compensation experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Strong writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and efficiently.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Work-life balance and remote flexibility.
• Friendly, down-to-earth team that supports professional growth.
• Clear communication and quick decisions from leadership.
• Growing practice with stable, long-term clients.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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