Remote Workers' Comp Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

Key People; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile allowance

Bar dues paid

CLEs and training

Job summary

Key People is seeking motivated Associate Attorneys to join its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice, offering remote work within California and optional in-office. You will represent employers and insurers in a broad range of workers’ compensation matters in a technology-forward, collaborative environment that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance.

Candidates must have a JD or LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record, be actively admitted to the

Qualifications

• JD/LLM from an accredited law school with 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 with strong communication and collaboration.

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

Bar admission California

Workers’ comp defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Tech-savvy

Communication skills

Education

JD/LLM from accredited law school

Tools

None

Job description

Key People is seeking motivated Associate Attorneys to join its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice, offering remote work within California and optional in-office. You will represent employers and insurers in a broad range of workers’ compensation matters in a technology-forward, collaborative environment that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance.

Candidates must have a JD or LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record, be actively admitted to the