Remote WC Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

H. T. PROF Group; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group, a California-based workers’ compensation defense law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its NorCal practice. This role offers full remote work within California, occasional travel to hearings, and in-office optional arrangements.

The ideal candidate has 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience, CA Bar admission, and a JD or LLM from an accredited law school. Strong research, writing, and client management 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 teamwork ability.

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

CA Bar

1–7 yrs WC defense

Employer/insurer representation

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Tech-savvy

Collaboration

Education

JD or LLM from accredited law school

Job description

H. T. PROF Group, a California-based workers’ compensation defense law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its NorCal practice. This role offers full remote work within California, occasional travel to hearings, and in-office optional arrangements.

The ideal candidate has 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defense experience, CA Bar admission, and a JD or LLM from an accredited law school. Strong research, writing, and client management skills are essential.