Remote - Associate Attorney Workers Compensation (California)

Orion Placement; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a skilled attorney for a California-based, mostly remote workers’ compensation defense practice. Active California Bar and at least 1 year of WC experience required; strong writing, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and flexible, client-focused workflow. You will manage cases from start to finish, conduct depositions and hearings, draft pleadings and discovery responses, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license.
• Minimum of 1 year of workers compensation experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Strong writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of workers compensation matters from start to finish.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft legal pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance.
• Communicate frequently with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to achieve strong case outcomes.

Skills

Strong writing

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a well-established, growing boutique workers compensation defense firm. Enjoy a mostly remote setup with flexibility and reasonable billable expectations. Fast-moving interview process candidates often hired within days. Supportive, collaborative culture with upcoming staff expansion. Opportunity to handle meaningful cases and build long-term client relationships statewide.

Location Fully remote within California, with occasional in-person court appearances and two firm events per year in Los Angeles. Note Must be an active member of the California State Bar with at least 1 year of experience in workers compensation law (plaintiff or defense).

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique California law firm focused exclusively on workers compensation defense. Based in Century City, the firm represents employers, carriers, and third-party administrators across the state. The team values balance, collaboration, and responsiveness, with a growing caseload and excellent attorney support.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of workers compensation matters from start to finish.
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft legal pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance.
• Communicate frequently with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to achieve strong case outcomes.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license.
• Minimum of 1 year of workers compensation experience (plaintiff or defense).
• Strong writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and efficiently.

Why Youll Love Working Here

Work-life balance and remote flexibility.

Friendly, down-to-earth team that supports professional growth.

Clear communication and quick decisions from leadership.

Growing practice with stable, long-term clients.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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