Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA options

401(k) matching

Vacation time

Sick time

Bar dues paid

MCLE training

Car allowance

Bonus program

Job summary

Bradford & Barthel, LLP, a leading workers' compensation defense firm in California, seeks a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney for remote or hybrid work. California Bar in good standing is required; residency not necessary.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of workers' comp experience and strong research and drafting skills. Responsibilities include defending employers and carriers, drafting pleadings, appearing at hearings, and negotiating settlements while managing a balanced caseload.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree 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.

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

Legal research

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Case management system

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.