Newly Barred Associate Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Law-Offices-of-Bob-Nehora; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Law-Offices-of-Bob-Nehora in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an entry-level Workers’ Compensation Attorney for a structured training and growth program. This role offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and a clear path to advancement.

No prior workers’ compensation experience is required. The program includes learning case fundamentals, working with intake and support teams, and progressing toward a supervisory role within about two years.

Qualifications

• Recently admitted to the California Bar (or pending admission).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional, reliable, and client-focused.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learning workers’ compensation case fundamentals and workflow.
• Working closely with intake and support teams to evaluate and open cases.
• Managing workers’ compensation files from beginning to end (with support staff).
• Assisting with and conducting depositions as you progress.
• Collaborating with senior attorneys and staff.
• Developing toward a supervisory role within approximately two years.
• No prior workers’ compensation experience required.
• Trial experience not required.

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

We are a growing California law firm seeking an entry level Workers’ Compensation Attorney to join our team through a structured training and growth program. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney looking to gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and a clear path to advancement.

No prior workers’ compensation experience required.

What You’ll Do

As part of our New WC Attorney Growth Program, you will receive training and progressively increased responsibility, including:

• Learning workers’ compensation case fundamentals and workflow
• Working closely with intake and support teams to evaluate and open cases
• Managing workers’ compensation files from beginning to end (with support staff)
• Assisting with and conducting depositions as you progress
• Collaborating with senior attorneys and staff
• Developing toward a supervisory role within approximately two years

Qualifications

• Recently admitted to the California Bar (or pending admission)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Professional, reliable, and client-focused
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable receiving feedback and training
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Experience:

• Workers’ compensation experience not required
• Trial experience not required

Why Join Us

• Structured training and mentorship program
• Clear growth path into leadership and supervision
• Support staff provided
• Long-term career development, not a temporary role
• Starting salary is $80,000 to $100,000 and is based on geographic area + experience
• Monthly bonuses based on performance