Remote CA Workers' Comp Defense Attorney

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible spending options

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney licensed in California with 2+ years of workers' compensation defense experience. The role is remote but CA-based, offering a full caseload, strategic litigation planning, and collaboration with experienced attorneys.

You will handle filings, discovery, depositions, and hearings while communicating with clients and opposing counsel. A long-term career path with a respected defense practice is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of California workers' compensation law experience.
• Experience managing workers' compensation matters and litigation responsibilities.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and a full caseload.
• Strong work ethic, sound professional judgment, and commitment to ethical practice.
• Genuine interest in building a long-term career with an established defense practice.
• Law firm, in-house counsel, and solo practice backgrounds will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of California workers' compensation defense matters.
• Open new files, evaluate claims, and develop effective litigation plans and case strategies.
• Conduct written discovery, depositions, investigations, and other case development activities.
• Prepare for and make appearances before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
• Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout each matter.
• Draft persuasive legal correspondence, pleadings, reports, and settlement documents.
• Evaluate exposure and provide practical recommendations designed to move cases toward effective resolution.
• Maintain organized files, deadlines, reporting requirements, and litigation calendars.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support professionals while independently driving assigned matters forward.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Case management

Deadline management

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney licensed in California with 2+ years of workers' compensation defense experience. The role is remote but CA-based, offering a full caseload, strategic litigation planning, and collaboration with experienced attorneys.

You will handle filings, discovery, depositions, and hearings while communicating with clients and opposing counsel. A long-term career path with a respected defense practice is emphasized.