Workers’ Comp Defense Attorney — Training, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial environment

Continuing education

Billing-based compensation

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established workers’ compensation defense firm in California, seeks a capable attorney to manage a varied docket from intake through trial. The role requires drafting pleadings, motions and discovery, taking depositions, and appearing at hearings and trials.

You will collaborate with claims adjusters, in-house counsel and risk managers to secure favorable outcomes, negotiate settlements, and ensure billing targets are met while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California bar.
• Minimum of three years defending workers’ compensation claims for employers or carriers.
• Must bill north of 180 hours per month consistently.
• Strong litigation, drafting and advocacy skills required.
• Experience with depositions, hearings and trials.

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 protecting 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

Drafting

Oral advocacy

Billing targets

Case management

Trial preparation

Education

California Bar Admission

Tools

Case management software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Jobot, a well-established workers’ compensation defense firm in California, seeks a capable attorney to manage a varied docket from intake through trial. The role requires drafting pleadings, motions and discovery, taking depositions, and appearing at hearings and trials.

You will collaborate with claims adjusters, in-house counsel and risk managers to secure favorable outcomes, negotiate settlements, and ensure billing targets are met while mentoring junior staff.