Workers' Compensation Attorney (Applicant Side)

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Covered parking

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Los Angeles or Newport Beach, CA. The role targets 3–8 years of California WC litigation experience and requires a active CA Bar membership, with a Juris Doctor degree.

You will lead litigations from intake to hearings and settlements, collaborating with case managers and support staff to deliver strong client advocacy. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $200,000 per year, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision, PTO, holidays,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• Significant California workers’ compensation litigation experience (3–5+ years).
• Proven advocacy before WCAB or related forums; hearings, depositions and settlements.

Responsibilities

• Represent injured workers in California workers’ compensation matters from intake through hearings and settlements.
• Handle all phases of litigation: drafting pleadings, attending hearings, taking depositions, negotiating settlements.
• Develop case strategies, manage discovery and interact with expert witnesses and opposing counsel.
• Build client relationships, maintain communication, and deliver high-quality advocacy.
• Work with a team of case managers and hearing representatives to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Hearing experience

Negotiation

Depositions

Education

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Workers' Compensation Attorney | Los Angeles or Newport Beach, CA | $130-200k | 3-8 years of experience

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen Rodriguez

Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a dynamic California employees’ rights law firm with a strong reputation for representing workers who have suffered on-the-job injuries, denied benefits or inadequate settlements. Based in Los Angeles and serving clients statewide, we bring together deep litigation capabilities with a commitment to advocating for the under-represented. Our employment and workers’ compensation practices operate with strong teamwork—attorneys are supported by case managers, hearing representatives and legal assistants, giving you a platform to focus on substantive legal work.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to develop and lead a robust workers’ compensation applicant practice, supported by a dedicated pool of case managers, assistants and hearing reps.
• Competitive compensation in the $130,000-$200,000 range, plus discretionary year-end bonus.
• Proven professional development environment: you will get significant courtroom/hearing exposure, agency advocacy and client interaction from the get-go.
• Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, covered parking.
• You’ll become part of a growing firm that empowers its attorneys to make meaningful impact and build a reputation in workers’ advocacy.

Job Details

Job Duties

• Represent injured workers in California workers’ compensation matters from intake through hearings and settlements.
• Handle all phases of litigation: drafting pleadings, attending hearings, taking depositions, negotiating settlements, collaborating with case managers and assistants.
• Develop case strategies, manage discovery and work‑ups, interact with expert witnesses and opposing counsel.
• Build client relationships, maintain communication, and deliver high-quality advocacy on behalf of clients who may be navigating complex and stressful systems.
• Work alongside a team of case managers and hearing representatives to ensure efficient handling of files and optimal client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar.
• Significant experience in California workers’ compensation litigation—ideally at least 3-5 years (or more) of running WC files, hearings and settlements on behalf of plaintiffs.
• Proven advocacy skills before WCAB or related forums; comfort with hearings, expert testimony, depositions and settlement negotiations.
• Ability to manage a docket, collaborate with support staff (paralegals, hearing reps, case managers) and meet deadlines in a busy litigation environment.
• Strong writing, negotiation, research and client-service skills.

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