Remote Workers' Comp Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

$50 electronics reimbursement

$500 automobile reimbursement

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney in California. The position offers full remote work within California, with occasional travel to hearings, and in-office attendance is optional.

You will defend employers and insurers on a broad range of WC matters in a tech-forward firm. Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM, active CA bar, 1–7 years of WC defense experience, and strong research, writing, and collaboration skills for a busy, paperless practice

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.
• Soft Skills: Proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively 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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Tech-savvy

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

LLM

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney in California. The position offers full remote work within California, with occasional travel to hearings, and in-office attendance is optional.

You will defend employers and insurers on a broad range of WC matters in a tech-forward firm. Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM, active CA bar, 1–7 years of WC defense experience, and strong research, writing, and collaboration skills for a busy, paperless practice