Remote Workers’ Comp Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking motivated associates to join its California-based workers’ compensation defense team. The role offers remote work options within California with occasional hearings.

In-office attendance is optional, and the firm emphasizes attorney development and work-life balance. Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM from an accredited law school, are admitted to the California bar, and have 1–7 years of substantive WC defense experience, with strong research, writing, and

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.

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

Client communication

Time management

Tech-savvy

Education

JD or LLM from accredited law school

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking motivated associates to join its California-based workers’ compensation defense team. The role offers remote work options within California with occasional hearings.

In-office attendance is optional, and the firm emphasizes attorney development and work-life balance. Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM from an accredited law school, are admitted to the California bar, and have 1–7 years of substantive WC defense experience, with strong research, writing, and