Remote Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (CA)

Orion Placement; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks an attorney licensed to practice in California for a fully remote role handling workers' compensation defense. The candidate should have at least 1 year of WC experience and strong litigation, writing, and communication skills.

You will manage a litigation caseload, attend depositions, and draft pleadings while collaborating with a statewide team. The position offers mentorship, professional development, and a generous bonus program with 401(k).

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation law experience.
• Strong litigation, analytical, legal writing and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• California residency required. Workers' compensation defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers, insurance carriers, and clients in workers' compensation defense matters.
• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and case evaluations.
• Develop litigation strategies for efficient, favorable outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and recommendations.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on California workers' compensation laws.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical ability

Caseload management

California residency

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Confidential Employer seeks an attorney licensed to practice in California for a fully remote role handling workers' compensation defense. The candidate should have at least 1 year of WC experience and strong litigation, writing, and communication skills.

You will manage a litigation caseload, attend depositions, and draft pleadings while collaborating with a statewide team. The position offers mentorship, professional development, and a generous bonus program with 401(k).