Remote - Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Orion Placement; California; Remote; USD 105,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. is a California-based law firm specializing in workers' compensation defense. The position offers a flexible mostly remote schedule with occasional in‑person court appearances across California.

We welcome attorneys at all experience levels. A California Bar license, a JD, and an undergraduate degree are required; workers' compensation experience is preferred but not required. A supportive team will help you grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license is required.
• Juris Doctor and undergraduate degree are required.
• 1+ years of workers' compensation experience preferred, but not required.
• Attorneys at all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
• Strong writing and communication skills and organization are essential.
• Ability to attend occasional in‑person court appearances in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation defense cases from assignment to resolution.
• Represent employers and insurers in WC litigation.
• Prepare legal documents, conduct research, and develop case strategies.
• Handle depositions, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys to expand litigation skills.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Client communication

Research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Pay: $105,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Enjoy the flexibility of working mostly remotely while building a rewarding legal career!
• Earn generous monthly performance bonuses with potential additional earnings of $800 to $3,000.
• Join an established California law firm with a strong reputation in workers' compensation defense.
• Gain hands‑on litigation experience, take ownership of meaningful cases, and grow professionally.
• Whether you're an experienced attorney or newer to workers' compensation, we welcome your application!

Location

San Diego, CA | Mostly Remote! Work from anywhere in California with occasional in‑person court appearances. We also consider out‑of‑state attorneys who are licensed in California and can attend required court proceedings.

Note

An active California Bar license, law degree, and undergraduate degree are required. Workers' compensation experience is preferred but not required. We're willing to train the right attorney!

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established California law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in workers' compensation defense. Our team handles interesting, challenging cases while fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys can grow, contribute, and build fulfilling careers.

Job Description

• Manage workers' compensation defense cases from initial assignment through resolution.
• Represent employers and insurance carriers in workers' compensation litigation.
• Prepare legal documents, conduct research, and develop effective case strategies.
• Handle or assist with depositions, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while expanding your litigation skills.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license.
• Juris Doctor (JD) and undergraduate degree.
• 1+ years of workers' compensation experience preferred, but not required.
• Attorneys at all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to attend occasional in‑person court appearances in California.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys deserve flexibility, meaningful work, and opportunities to succeed. We offer a $105,000 to $180,000 annual base salary, depending on experience, plus a rewarding monthly bonus program. You'll enjoy a mostly remote schedule, a supportive team, and a 180‑hour monthly billing goal, with additional bonus opportunities for qualifying hours over 200.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, disability coverage, and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance