Workers' Compensation Attorney

Orion Placement; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to manage California workers' compensation defense matters with a hybrid or fully remote work option for CA-barred attorneys. The role offers a salary range of $95,000 to $200,000 per year, full benefits, a bonus structure, and retirement plan access.

Join an established boutique practice with decades of industry experience and take ownership of a meaningful caseload from inception through resolution while working with sophisticated clients and building

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of California workers' compensation defense experience.
• Strong knowledge of California workers' compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines.
• Insurance claims or subrogation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of California workers' compensation defense matters from start to finish.
• Prepare discovery, motions, pleadings, settlements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Handle appearances, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings as needed.
• Manage cases on appeal and work within applicable judicial and procedural requirements.
• Communicate regularly with assigned clients and provide timely case updates and strategic guidance.
• Prepare, organize, maintain, and retrieve case files, evidence, exhibits, pleadings, depositions, and related materials.
• Develop case strategy and keep files moving efficiently toward resolution.
• Analyze claims, identify risks and opportunities, and pursue effective defense strategies.
• Deliver responsive, professional client service while managing competing deadlines and priorities.

Skills

CA WC Defense

Job description

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established boutique workers' compensation defense practice with decades of industry experience.
• Take ownership of a meaningful caseload and handle matters from inception through resolution.
• Work with sophisticated clients while building strong litigation, advocacy, and client-management skills.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid or fully remote arrangement for qualified California-barred attorneys.
• Benefit from full benefits, a bonus structure, and a retirement plan.
• Attorneys with an established book of business may have access to a separate compensation structure.

Location

Orange, CA, with a flexible hybrid or fully remote option available for California-barred attorneys with California workers' compensation defense experience.

Note:

Must have an active California Bar license and at least 1+ year of California workers' compensation defense experience.

About Us

We are an established boutique law firm focused on delivering high-quality Workers' Compensation Defense services with a strong emphasis on responsive client service, aggressive file management, and practical claim resolution. Our team works closely with employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and public-sector clients to effectively defend and manage workers' compensation matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a full caseload of California workers' compensation defense matters from start to finish.
• Prepare discovery, motions, pleadings, settlements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Handle appearances, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings as needed.
• Manage cases on appeal and work within applicable judicial and procedural requirements.
• Communicate regularly with assigned clients and provide timely case updates and strategic guidance.
• Prepare, organize, maintain, and retrieve case files, evidence, exhibits, pleadings, depositions, and related materials.
• Develop case strategy and keep files moving efficiently toward resolution.
• Analyze claims, identify risks and opportunities, and pursue effective defense strategies.
• Deliver responsive, professional client service while managing competing deadlines and priorities.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of California workers' compensation defense experience.
• Strong knowledge of California workers' compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines.
• Insurance claims or subrogation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work with an experienced team specializing in a focused area of law.
• Gain meaningful ownership of your cases rather than simply supporting someone else's docket.
• Build lasting client relationships and make a direct impact on claim outcomes.
• Enjoy flexibility through hybrid or remote work options.
• Receive full benefits, retirement plan participation, and bonus opportunities.
• Grow your practice and earning potential, including additional opportunities for attorneys with a book of business.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance