Remote Workers’ Comp Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

The Recruiting Hive; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronics reimbursement

Automobile reimbursement

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is actively seeking an Associate Attorney to join a premier California workers’ compensation defense practice. The role focuses on representing employers and insurers in a paperless, tech-forward environment with strong mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualified candidates hold a California bar in good standing, a JD or LLM, and 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation experience. California travel to hearings may be required on occasion.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. 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 cross-team 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

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Tech-savvy

Client-focused

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is actively seeking an Associate Attorney to join a premier California workers’ compensation defense practice. The role focuses on representing employers and insurers in a paperless, tech-forward environment with strong mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualified candidates hold a California bar in good standing, a JD or LLM, and 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation experience. California travel to hearings may be required on occasion.