CA Workers' Comp Defense Attorney - Own Your Caseload

Orionplacement; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement, a California boutique law firm focusing on workers' compensation defense, is seeking an attorney to manage a full CA WC defense caseload from start to finish. You will prepare discovery, motions, pleadings, settlements, and other litigation documents, and handle appearances, hearings, and depositions as needed.

The role offers hybrid or remote work for California-barred attorneys with strong case management, litigation, and client-service skills, plus full benefits, a bonus plan,

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of California workers' compensation defense experience.
• Strong knowledge of California workers' compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines.
• Insurance claims or subrogation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of California workers' compensation defense matters from start to finish.
• Prepare discovery, motions, pleadings, settlements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Handle appearances, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings as needed.
• Manage cases on appeal and work within applicable judicial and procedural requirements.
• Communicate regularly with assigned clients and provide timely case updates and strategic guidance.
• Prepare, organize, maintain, and retrieve case files, evidence, exhibits, pleadings, depositions, and related materials.
• Develop case strategy and keep files moving efficiently toward resolution.
• Analyze claims, identify risks and opportunities, and pursue effective defense strategies.
• Deliver responsive, professional client service while managing competing deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Litigation procedures knowledge

Job description

Orionplacement, a California boutique law firm focusing on workers' compensation defense, is seeking an attorney to manage a full CA WC defense caseload from start to finish. You will prepare discovery, motions, pleadings, settlements, and other litigation documents, and handle appearances, hearings, and depositions as needed.

The role offers hybrid or remote work for California-barred attorneys with strong case management, litigation, and client-service skills, plus full benefits, a bonus plan,