Associate - Workers’ Compensation - California - $160k

We Are Legal Revolution; California; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a midlevel attorney to join a confidential plaintiff-side workers' compensation practice in Southern California. The role emphasizes frequent court appearances, direct client advocacy, and hands-on ownership in a contingency-fee environment.

The position is remote with a primary base in the Ontario area and regional coverage across Southern California. A California Bar admission and 3–5 years of applicant-side workers' compensation experience are preferred,

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 3–5 years of relevant workers' compensation experience (applicant-side preferred).
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Ability to handle a court-heavy caseload and adapt to practice direction.
• Willingness to be primarily based in the Ontario area with Southern California travel/coverage.

Responsibilities

• Manage applicant-side workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution.
• Appearances and litigation tasks before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, including conferences and hearings.
• Draft and argue motions; manage discovery and evidence development.
• Take and defend depositions and coordinate with medical experts as needed.
• Negotiate case resolution and advise clients throughout the life of the claim.
• Coordinate coverage across Southern California when needed.

Skills

Court appearances

Client advocacy

Hands-on case ownership

Remote work readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A confidential plaintiff-side workers' compensation litigation opportunity is available with a well-established Southern California practice focused on representing injured workers. This role is designed for a midlevel attorney who enjoys frequent court appearances, direct client advocacy, and hands-on case ownership in a contingency-fee environment.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Court-heavy docket with meaningful responsibility and day-to-day advocacy.
• remote structure with a primary base in the Ontario area and regional coverage as needed within Southern California.
• Partner track is available.

THE ROLE

• Manage applicant-side workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution.
• Handle appearances and litigation tasks before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, including conferences and hearings.
• Draft and argue motions; manage discovery and evidence development.
• Take and defend depositions and work with medical and other case-related experts as needed.
• Negotiate case resolution and advise clients throughout the life of the claim.
• Coordinate coverage across Southern California when needed.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location

Remote, Southern California (primary base in the Ontario area, with regional travel/coverage as needed).

Schedule

Remote

Compensation

$120,000 to $160,000 base salary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active California Bar admission, in good standing.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant workers' compensation experience (applicant-side preferred).
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Ability to handle a court-heavy caseload and adapt to practice direction.
• Willingness to be primarily based in the Ontario area with Southern California travel/coverage.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Strong experience appearing before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
• Involvement (or interest in becoming involved) in local and state bar associations.
• Highly coachable, trainable approach with a practical, client-forward mindset.