Remote WC Defense Attorney - Own Caseload with Mentorship

Orion Placement; California; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% match

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced California workers’ compensations defense attorney for a fully remote role. You will manage a defense caseload from intake to resolution, representing employers and carriers before the WCAB.

The position requires handling depositions, hearings, and discovery while advising clients on strategy and settlements. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage files, deadlines, and client relationships.
• Comfortable handling depositions and WCAB appearances.
• Organized, responsive, thoughtful, and eager to learn.
• California workers’ compensation defense experience preferred (training possible).

Responsibilities

• Manage a California workers’ compensation defense caseload from intake through resolution.
• Represent employers, carriers, and other clients before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
• Handle depositions, hearings, conferences, and other WCAB appearances.
• Prepare discovery, legal correspondence, case evaluations, reports, and litigation strategy recommendations.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient, practical case resolutions.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, exposure, and next steps.
• Independently manage deadlines, calendars, files, and ongoing litigation responsibilities.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff on complex matters and professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent management

Depositions/WCAB

Organized & responsive

Legal research

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced California workers’ compensations defense attorney for a fully remote role. You will manage a defense caseload from intake to resolution, representing employers and carriers before the WCAB.

The position requires handling depositions, hearings, and discovery while advising clients on strategy and settlements. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.