Remote Workers' Comp Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

Red Seal Recruiting; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly electronics reimbursement

Monthly automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting represents a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense firm seeking Associate Attorneys to represent employers and insurers in a broad range of WC matters. The role offers full remote work within California, with occasional travel to hearings and in-office option.

Qualified candidates have a JD or LLM from an accredited law school, active California bar, and 1–7 years of WC defense experience. Strong research, writing, and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD or 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.
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable in a paperless practice environment.
• Proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication and collaboration 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.
• Coordinate and track reimbursements as part of firm benefits.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Client-focused communication

Tech-savvy

Education

JD or LLM from an accredited law school

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting represents a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense firm seeking Associate Attorneys to represent employers and insurers in a broad range of WC matters. The role offers full remote work within California, with occasional travel to hearings and in-office option.

Qualified candidates have a JD or LLM from an accredited law school, active California bar, and 1–7 years of WC defense experience. Strong research, writing, and client-facing skills are essential.