Workers' Compensation Attorney

Barnes Pailhe King & Bennett Search; California; Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes Pailhe King & Bennett Search is seeking a remote Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney licensed in California. The role supports defense work for California clients with occasional WCAB appearances; experience in workers' compensation is preferred but not required.

These positions are predominantly remote with occasional in-person appearances for WCAB hearings. Training for attorneys transitioning into workers' compensation is provided, with standard billable-hour requirements waived

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Workers' compensation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with occasional in-person WCAB trials.
• Remote-friendly with training for transitioning attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials as appropriate.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Maintain case files and meet deadlines and billing expectations.

Skills

California Bar license

Workers' compensation experience

Remote work capability

Job description

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney - Remote | WC Experience Not Required

Salary: $100,000-180,000 base, depending on experience, plus monthly bonus opportunities

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established California workers' compensation defense law firm expanding its practice statewide, with opportunities throughout California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento.

Workers' compensation experience is preferred but not required. The firm welcomes experienced workers' compensation attorneys as well as California-licensed attorneys from other practice areas interested in transitioning into workers' compensation defense.

These are predominantly remote positions with occasional in-person appearances for Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) trials.

Responsibilities

• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials, as appropriate.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Maintain case files and meet applicable deadlines and billing expectations.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Workers' compensation experience preferred but not required. Attorneys with backgrounds in civil litigation or other practice areas are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and attend occasional in-person WCAB trials.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; and paid time off.
• Predominantly remote work with occasional court appearances.
• Training for attorneys transitioning into workers' compensation, with standard billable-hour requirements waived during the first 4-6 months.

All applications and inquiries will be handled confidentially.