Remote CA Workers' Comp Defense Attorney: Lead Caseload

Orion Placement; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% employer match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a California-licensed attorney to join our remote workers' compensation defense team. This position offers ownership of a California caseload and direct client exposure while working fully remotely from anywhere in the state.

You will manage from intake to resolution, represent employers and carriers before the WCAB, and collaborate with senior attorneys and staff to sharpen litigation skills.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage files, deadlines, and client relationships.
• Comfortable handling depositions and WCAB appearances.
• California workers' compensation defense experience preferred; training available for motivated attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage a California workers' compensation defense caseload from intake through resolution.
• Represent employers, carriers, and clients before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
• Handle depositions, hearings, conferences, and WCAB appearances.
• Prepare discovery, legal correspondence, case evaluations, reports, and strategy recommendations.
• Negotiate settlements and seek efficient case resolutions.
• Communicate with clients about developments, strategy, exposure, and next steps.
• Independently manage deadlines, calendars, files, and ongoing litigation responsibilities.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff on complex matters and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent file management

Deposition/WCAB experience

Organized and proactive

Learning mindset

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a California-licensed attorney to join our remote workers' compensation defense team. This position offers ownership of a California caseload and direct client exposure while working fully remotely from anywhere in the state.

You will manage from intake to resolution, represent employers and carriers before the WCAB, and collaborate with senior attorneys and staff to sharpen litigation skills.