Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered bonus

Car allowance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer contribution

Vacation and sick time

Paid bar dues

MCLE training

Job summary

Bradford & Barthel, LLP is a leading workers' compensation defense firm in California offering fully remote or hybrid work options. The firm seeks an attorney admitted to the California Bar with a Juris Doctor to defend employers and carriers, manage workflows, and draft pleadings.

Experience in workers' compensation is preferred; a paperless, web-based practice supports efficient, flexible service. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a tiered bonus program, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active California 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.

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 and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Client-focused

Responsive

Paperless/web-based environment

Remote/hybrid flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor

Active California Bar membership in good standing

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.