Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel, LLP; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

HSA options

Vacation and sick time

Bar dues paid

MCLE training

Job summary

Bradford & Barthel, LLP in California seeks a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney for remote or hybrid work. CA Bar admission is required; residency is not.

Salary ranges from $100,000 to $220,000 based on experience, reflecting nearly 30 years of practice and a fully paperless, flexible environment. Responsibilities include defending employers and carriers, researching legal issues, drafting pleadings, appearing at hearings and trials, and managing caseloads while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing required.
• 1+ year workers' compensation experience preferred; Defense Base Act or Longshore a plus.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Responsive, proactive, and client-focused; comfortable in a fully paperless, web-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers and carriers in workers' compensation matters.
• Research legal and medical issues and draft pleadings, petitions, and correspondence.
• Appear at hearings, depositions, and trials, and negotiate settlements.
• Manage a balanced caseload and meet deadlines using a case management system.
• Report to clients promptly and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-focused

Education

Juris Doctor

CA Bar membership

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Bradford & Barthel, LLP | Remote or Hybrid | California Bar required (California residency not required)

Salary Range: $100,000 – $220,000 (based on experience)

Bradford & Barthel, LLP is a leading workers' compensation defense firm serving clients throughout California. Our firm has been in practice for nearly 30 years and employs hundreds of attorneys across 14 offices statewide. Practice workers' compensation defense with manageable caseloads, a fully paperless setup, and remote and hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend employers and carriers in workers' compensation matters
• Research legal and medical issues and draft pleadings, petitions, and correspondence
• Appear at hearings, depositions, and trials, and negotiate settlements
• Manage a balanced caseload and meet deadlines using a case management system
• Report to clients promptly and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues

Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (required)
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing (required)
• 1+ year of workers' compensation experience preferred; Defense Base Act or Longshore experience a plus
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with excellent written and verbal communication
• Responsive, proactive, and client-focused
• Comfortable working in a fully paperless, web-based environment

Location

• Fully remote or hybrid from one of our offices: Anaheim, Fresno, Los Angeles, Concord, Ontario, Redding, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Ventura, or Woodland Hills

Compensation & Benefits:

Bradford & Barthel offers a competitive salary, tiered bonus program, and car allowances, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, health savings account options, and a 401(k) with employer contribution. Full-time attorneys also receive generous vacation and sick time, paid bar dues, and MCLE training.