Workers' Comp Defense Attorney

LeoForce; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Training program

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a mid-level Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join our CA office in El Segundo. You will manage a varied docket from intake through trial, drafting pleadings and conducting depositions while coordinating with claims adjusters and risk managers to secure favorable outcomes.

Required: at least three years defending workers’ compensation claims, strong litigation, and the ability to meet monthly billing targets.

Qualifications

• Active California bar member in good standing.
• At least three years defending workers’ compensation claims.
• Consistent billing of 180+ hours per month.
• Strong litigation, written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and organize files.
• Familiarity with case management software and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied docket of workers’ compensation files from intake through trial.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions and discovery in administrative forums.
• Conduct depositions and attend mandatory settlement conferences, hearings and trials.
• Strategize with claims adjusters, in-house counsel and risk managers to advance favorable outcomes.
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements that protect client interests.
• Maintain precise, timely billing entries to satisfy monthly targets.
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with support staff to streamline workflows.

Skills

Litigation skills

Oral advocacy

Drafting pleadings

Discovery

Deposition

Case management

Billing targets

Team mentoring

Electronic filing

Education

California Bar admission

Tools

Case management software

E-filing systems

Job description

Job Description

Workers' Comp Defense Attorney

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $140,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied docket of workers’ compensation files from intake through trial
• Draft and file pleadings, motions and discovery documents in administrative forums
• Conduct depositions and appear at mandatory settlement conferences, hearings and trials
• Strategize with claims adjusters, in-house counsel and risk managers to advance favorable outcomes
• Negotiate resolutions and draft settlement agreements that protect client interests
• Maintain precise, timely billing entries to satisfy monthly targets
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with support staff to streamline workflows

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California bar
• Minimum of three years defending workers’ compensation claims for employers or carriers
• Demonstrated ability to bill north of 180 hours per month consistently
• Strong litigation skills, sound case-assessment abilities and practical judgment
• Exceptional written drafting and oral advocacy
• Capacity to juggle multiple matters and keep case files organized
• Familiarity with case management software and electronic filing systems

What We Offer

• A collegial environment that values teamwork and professional growth
• Support for continuing legal education and skills development
• Compensation package tied to individual billing performance
• Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement planning

A bit about us:

We're a very well established workers' comp defense firm with offices across CA. Our amazing reputation means that clients continually turn to us to solve their workers' comp matters.

Why join us?

• Great reputation
• Training program
• Fantastic benefits

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