Remote Associate Attorney, Workers’ Comp Defense (CA)

Job Juncture; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus options

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-paid bar dues and CLEs

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Job Juncture in Agoura Hills, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney (Workers’ Compensation Defense) to handle a broad range of California wc matters. Flexible remote options within CA with in-office optionality; occasional travel for hearings.

JD/LLM with excellent academics, CA bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of WC defense experience are required. The firm emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and a technology-forward practice that supports work-life balance and professional growth for

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience REQUIRED.
• Experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues and develop effective solutions.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a paperless practice environment.
• Soft skills: proactive, client-focused professional with collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as required.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Manage caseloads efficiently while adhering to firm procedures and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to develop case strategy.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

JD or LLM from accredited law school

Job description

Job Juncture in Agoura Hills, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney (Workers’ Compensation Defense) to handle a broad range of California wc matters. Flexible remote options within CA with in-office optionality; occasional travel for hearings.

JD/LLM with excellent academics, CA bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of WC defense experience are required. The firm emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and a technology-forward practice that supports work-life balance and professional growth for