Remote Workers’ Comp Defense Associate Attorney

Workforce Recruiter; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Auto reimbursement

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter partners with a California workers’ compensation defense firm to hire Associate Attorneys. The role offers full remote work within California (occasional travel to hearings) and an in-office option.

The candidate will represent employers and insurers, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, attend hearings, negotiate settlements, and manage caseloads. JD or LLM, CA Bar, 1–7 years WC defense experience required, plus strong writing and analytical skills.

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 in a paperless practice environment.
• Soft Skills: proactive, client-focused and collaborative 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 or LLM

California Bar

WC defense experience

Employer/insurer representation

Legal research & writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Tech-savvy

Communication & teamwork

Education

JD/LLM from accredited law school

Job description

Workforce Recruiter partners with a California workers’ compensation defense firm to hire Associate Attorneys. The role offers full remote work within California (occasional travel to hearings) and an in-office option.

The candidate will represent employers and insurers, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, attend hearings, negotiate settlements, and manage caseloads. JD or LLM, CA Bar, 1–7 years WC defense experience required, plus strong writing and analytical skills.