Attorney - Workers' Compensation - California - 175K

We Are Legal Revolution; California; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Billable hours target: 1,920

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in California is seeking an experienced workers’ compensation litigation attorney to join a collaborative team handling defense-side matters with meaningful responsibility. You will work closely with senior attorneys on strategy, conduct thorough research, and draft motions to advance cases.

The role includes discovery tasks, depositions, and preparation for hearings before WCAB, with a hybrid schedule and office presence required.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 3 to 10 years of litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with careful attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage litigation tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance workers’ compensation litigation files on behalf of employers and insurers.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive written work product, including motions and related advocacy materials.
• Handle discovery tasks and case development, including preparing for and participating in depositions as needed.
• Prepare for and attend hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, including support on appeal-related work.
• Partner with lead attorneys on strategy, case evaluation, and day-to-day litigation planning.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Client management

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Defense-side workers’ compensation litigation with meaningful responsibility across case evaluation, discovery, and hearings.
• Collaborative, team-based workflow with close access to senior attorneys on active matters.
• Opportunity to build depth in workers’ compensation practice while leveraging broader litigation skills (plaintiff-side applicants’ attorneys will be considered).

THE ROLE

• Manage and advance workers’ compensation litigation files on behalf of employers and insurers.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive written work product, including motions and related advocacy materials.
• Handle discovery tasks and case development, including preparing for and participating in depositions as needed.
• Prepare for and attend hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, including support on appeal-related work.
• Partner with lead attorneys on strategy, case evaluation, and day-to-day litigation planning.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

California (opportunities available in Northern and Southern California).

Schedule:

Hybrid, with an in-office expectation of 3 days per week.

Compensation:

$125,000 to $175,000 base salary (USD).

REQUIREMENTS

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 3 to 10 years of litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with careful attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage litigation tasks with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Workers’ compensation experience is preferred but not required.
• Prior judicial clerkship or externship experience.
• Prior criminal defense attorney experience (helpful, not required).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable hours target: 1,920.