Workers' Compensation Attorney (Applicant Side)

Australia-Employment; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

Paid holidays

Covered parking

Job summary

Jobot is a California employees’ rights law firm based in Los Angeles, serving statewide, and represents workers with on-the-job injuries. This on-site Workers' Compensation Attorney position is in Los Angeles or Newport Beach, CA, with opportunities to build a growing applicant-side practice and strong team support.

You'll handle all phases of WC litigation, collaborate with case managers, and negotiate settlements.

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.

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, 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.

Skills

Advocacy

Writing

Negotiation

Research

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor

Active California Bar

Job description

Workers' Compensation Attorney (Applicant Side)

$130000 - $200000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-Site | Permanent

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

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.