Workers Compensation Defence Attorney

Connect Legal Partners; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work options

Office options

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in California seeks an experienced workers’ compensation defence attorney to manage a caseload from investigation through hearings and trial. You will plan case strategy, supervise depositions, advise clients, and keep matters progressing on deadlines.

The role may involve mentoring junior colleagues, developing client relationships, and handling accurate billing and case management in a flexible remote/hybrid/office setup.

Qualifications

• You must have around 5 years of defence experience in workers’ compensation or closely related insurance litigation.
• You must hold active California admission to the bar.
• You should be able to manage files independently and provide practical client advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers’ compensation defence caseload from investigation through hearings and trial.
• Plan case strategy, conduct depositions, advise clients and keep matters progressing against deadlines.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues and develop new professional relationships, alongside accurate billing and case management.

Skills

Defence experience

California bar admission

Case management

Depositions

Job description

Run workers’ compensation defense files and help develop client relationships and less experienced colleagues.

The role

Manage a workers compensation defence caseload from investigation through hearings and trial. You will plan case strategy, conduct depositions, advise clients and keep matters progressing against deadlines. The position can also involve mentoring less experienced colleagues and developing new professional relationships, alongside responsibility for accurate billing and case management.

What you will need

At least around 5 years of relevant defence experience and active California admission. You should be confident managing files independently, assessing evidence and communicating practical advice to clients. Experience in California workers compensation or closely related insurance litigation is particularly relevant.

What is on offer

• A full time California based role with remote, hybrid and office options.
• Verified advertised annual base salary is $140,000 to $200,000, plus billing and business development bonuses.
• The exact working arrangement will be discussed in confidence.