Remote WC Defense Associate Attorney – CA

Joseph Michaels International; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Bar dues

CLEs and training support

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in California seeks motivated associate attorneys for a Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. Represent employers and insurers in a broad range of WC matters in a collaborative, tech-forward environment focused on attorney development and work-life balance.

Candidates must have a JD/LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record, California bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from an accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience required.
• Experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ comp proceedings.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable in a paperless practice environment.
• Proactive, client-focused with a collaborative approach.

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

Team collaboration

Education

JD/LLM

Law degree

Job description

Joseph Michaels International in California seeks motivated associate attorneys for a Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. Represent employers and insurers in a broad range of WC matters in a collaborative, tech-forward environment focused on attorney development and work-life balance.

Candidates must have a JD/LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record, California bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience.