Attorney - Workers' Compensation - Los Angeles - 175K

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

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in California seeks an experienced attorney to manage and advance workers’ compensation litigation for employers and insurers. You will conduct in-depth legal research, draft persuasive motions, and handle discovery and depositions as part of a collaborative team with senior attorneys.

The role offers opportunities to deepen workers’ compensation practice while leveraging broader litigation skills.

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 skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor

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.