Remote WC Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

Markent Personnel; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney in California. The role offers full remote work within California and occasional travel to hearings, with in-office option.

Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM from an accredited law school, are admitted to the California Bar, and have 1–7 years of substantive WC defense experience. Strong research, writing, and collaboration skills are essential.

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 working in a paperless practice environment.
• Soft Skills: Proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively 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
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Monthly automatic $50 electronics reimbursement and $500 automobile reimbursement

Skills

JD/LLM

California Bar Admission

WC defense experience

Employer/insurer representation

Legal research/writing

Education

JD or LLM from accredited law school

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney in California. The role offers full remote work within California and occasional travel to hearings, with in-office option.

Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM from an accredited law school, are admitted to the California Bar, and have 1–7 years of substantive WC defense experience. Strong research, writing, and collaboration skills are essential.