Remote Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

COA Network Inc; Ladera Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing coverage and benefits

Great flexibility

Supportive and Fun place to work

Leadership and staff are amazing

Job summary

COA Network Inc is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney with at least one year of California WC defense experience. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in California while managing a diverse caseload representing employers, carriers, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation matters.

Strong litigation, deposition, and negotiation skills, plus the ability to handle 60–75 files, will help you thrive in this collaborative, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of California workers' compensation defense experience (required).
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and deposition experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation defense cases from inception through resolution.
• Take depositions and appear before various California WCAB venues as needed.
• Handle cases of varying complexity independently.
• Develop proactive legal strategies to efficiently resolve claims.
• Negotiate and settle cases-in-chief and lien matters.
• Draft pleadings, legal motions, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare opening reports, hearing reports, and deposition reports in accordance with client guidelines.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and provide regular case updates.
• Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours.
• Review legal documents for accuracy, formatting, filing requirements, signatures, service requirements, and compliance with court rules.
• Ensure adherence to all client guidelines and deadlines.

Skills

California WC defense

Litigation

Negotiation

Deposition

Communication

Caseload management

Education

State license: California

Job description

COA Network Inc is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney with at least one year of California WC defense experience. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in California while managing a diverse caseload representing employers, carriers, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation matters.

Strong litigation, deposition, and negotiation skills, plus the ability to handle 60–75 files, will help you thrive in this collaborative, fast-paced