Remote Workers’ Comp Defense Associate Attorney

R.L. Barclay & Associates; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

R.L. Barclay & Associates, a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense firm, is seeking Associate Attorneys to join its WC Defense practice.

You will represent employers and insurers in a broad range of matters while working in a collaborative, technology-forward environment that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance. Candidates must have 1–7 years WC defense experience, be California-licensed, and hold JD or LLM from an accredited school.

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’ compensation proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

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

Tech-savvy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD/LLM from accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

R.L. Barclay & Associates, a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense firm, is seeking Associate Attorneys to join its WC Defense practice.

You will represent employers and insurers in a broad range of matters while working in a collaborative, technology-forward environment that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance. Candidates must have 1–7 years WC defense experience, be California-licensed, and hold JD or LLM from an accredited school.