Remote WC Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

Rare Bird Recruiting; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Our client, a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense firm, seeks an Associate Attorney (1–7 years WC defense) with a JD/LLM, CA Bar in good standing, and a track record representing employers and insurers. Fully remote in California (occasional hearings); in-office optional.

Strong research, writing, and collaboration skills are essential to succeed in a technology-forward environment. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $220,000 with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

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 in a paperless practice environment.

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.
• Monthly automatic $50 electronics reimbursement and $500 automobile reimbursement.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Tech-savvy

Client focus

Education

JD/LLM from accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense firm, seeks an Associate Attorney (1–7 years WC defense) with a JD/LLM, CA Bar in good standing, and a track record representing employers and insurers. Fully remote in California (occasional hearings); in-office optional.

Strong research, writing, and collaboration skills are essential to succeed in a technology-forward environment. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $220,000 with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.