Remote WC Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

Connectly Recruiting; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney for a fully remote position within California, with occasional travel to hearings and in-office optional. The firm focuses on representing employers and insurers in a broad range of workers’ compensation matters, offering mentorship and a collaborative, technology-forward environment.

Qualified candidates hold a JD/LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record, CA bar admission in good

Qualifications

• JD/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 working in a paperless practice environment.
• Soft skills: proactive, client-focused with strong communication and collaboration across teams.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Tech-savvy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD/LLM from accredited law school

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney for a fully remote position within California, with occasional travel to hearings and in-office optional. The firm focuses on representing employers and insurers in a broad range of workers’ compensation matters, offering mentorship and a collaborative, technology-forward environment.

Qualified candidates hold a JD/LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record, CA bar admission in good