Remote Workers’ Comp Defense Associate Attorney

6 Degrees Search; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$50 electronics reimbursement per mo.

$500 automobile reimbursement

Job summary

6 Degrees Search seeks an Associate Attorney to join its California-based Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. The role offers remote work within California with some hearings and flexibility, supporting representation of employers and insurers in diverse WC matters.

The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM from an accredited law school with a strong academic record, CA bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of 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.

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

Time management

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Client-focused

Education

JD or LLM from an accredited law school

Job description

6 Degrees Search seeks an Associate Attorney to join its California-based Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. The role offers remote work within California with some hearings and flexibility, supporting representation of employers and insurers in diverse WC matters.

The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM from an accredited law school with a strong academic record, CA bar in good standing, and 1–7 years of WC defense experience. Strong research, writing, and collaboration skills are essential.