Workers' Compensation Attorney

Nexreq; California; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical plan options (Kaiser / Cigna)

Dental coverage (Delta Dental)

Vision coverage (VSP)

Life/AD&D insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCa

Voluntary short-term disability

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Optional pet insurance

Lunch-and-learn opportunities with/orb

Job summary

Nexreq is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney to manage California WC matters from initial assessment through resolution. The ideal candidate will defend WC cases with strong litigation skills and will collaborate with employers, carriers, and third-party administrators, using attorney-led technology and AI.

3–5+ years of CA WC experience, active CA State Bar license, and a JD are required. Expect quarterly bonuses, robust benefits, and opportunities to leverage AI in practice.

Qualifications

• CA WC experience of 3–5+ years.
• Active CA State Bar license in good standing.
• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Strong research, analytical, and negotiating abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Commitment to proactive case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the California workers’ compensation process from start to finish, including discovery and litigation.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, employers, and third-party administrators.
• Utilize attorney-led technology and AI solutions for WC cases.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Advocate for clients in hearings, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials.

Skills

CA Workers’ Compensation experience

Active CA State Bar license

Juris Doctorate

Research & analytical ability

Written & oral communication

Proactive case management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney to manage California workers’ compensation matters from initial case assessment through resolution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in workers’ compensation defense, excellent litigation skills, and the ability to manage cases proactively while working with employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.

Daily Objectives

• Manage the WC process from beginning to end, including all aspects of discovery and litigation.
• Work closely with insurance companies, employers, and third-party administrators.
• Utilize Attorney-led technology built for WC cases, including AI solutions.
• Take and defend Depositions.
• Advocate for clients in hearings, mandatory settlement conferences, hearings and trials.

Skills & Experience

• 3 – 5+ years of CA Workers’ Compensation experience.
• Active license and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Commitment to proactive case management.

Compensation & Professional Development

• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Lunch-and-learn opportunities that may qualify for billing credit.
• Up to 90 hours of annual billing credit, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Opportunities to leverage attorney-led technology and AI solutions in workers’ compensation practice.
• Medical plan options through Kaiser Permanente and Cigna.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental.
• Vision coverage through VSP.
• Firm-paid Life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Retirement & Additional Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional pet insurance.

Work Arrangement

This is a primarily remote position within California, with occasional travel as needed for client meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances.