Partner – Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

Goodwin Recruiting; Riverside (CA); Remote; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home flexibility

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney at the Partner level to join a California-based practice. The ideal candidate enjoys building a practice, developing client relationships, and guiding the firm’s future direction with a meaningful voice.

With an established California presence, the role emphasizes continued growth, client development, and strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license is required.
• Experience level: 5–9 years in a legal role, with workers’ compensation defense preferred.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of workers’ compensation defense matters.
• Attend required court appearances per caseload.
• Lead business development efforts to grow the firm.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and status reports.
• Support depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, employers, and third‑party administrators.

Skills

Litigation

Court appearances

Business development

High-volume practice management

Education

Active California Bar license

5-9 years of legal experience

Job description

Seeking an experienced Workers Compensation Defense Attorney to join an established California-based practice at the Partner level. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys building a practice, developing client relationships, and having a meaningful voice in its future direction. With an existing foundation in California, the focus is on continued growth, offering the right attorney the chance to make a real impact without having to build something from the ground up.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Work from home flexibility
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth and mentorship

Requirements & Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 5-9 years of legal experience; experience in workers’ compensation defense strongly preferred
• Portable book of business or active caseload to start preferred
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and workers’ compensation law
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a high-volume setting
• Strong legal writing and communication skills

Background & Skills

• Previous experience in workers’ compensation or insurance defense
• Comfortable appearing in court and communicating with judges
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of workers’ compensation defense matters
• Attend required court appearances per your caseload
• Business development efforts to help grow the firm
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and status reports
• Support depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, employers, and third-party administrators