Remote Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney (CA)

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

electronics reimbursement

automobile reimbursement

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking motivated Associate Attorneys for a Workers’ Compensation Defense practice in California. This role offers the chance to defend employers and insurers while working in a collaborative, technology-forward firm that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance.

Remote work within California is allowed, with occasional hearings and optional in-office attendance. The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM from an accredited law school, is California-bar admitted,

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.
• Monthly automatic $50 electronics reimbursement and $500 automobile reimbursement.

Skills

JD/LLM

California Bar

WC defense

Employer/insurer representation

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Time management

Tech-savvy

Client-focused

Education

JD/LLM from accredited law school

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking motivated Associate Attorneys for a Workers’ Compensation Defense practice in California. This role offers the chance to defend employers and insurers while working in a collaborative, technology-forward firm that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance.

Remote work within California is allowed, with occasional hearings and optional in-office attendance. The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM from an accredited law school, is California-bar admitted,