Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (Associate House Counsel)

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,100 - 164,310; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manageable Caseloads

No Billable Hours Requirement

Work-Life Balance / Hybrid Schedule

Free Lot Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading workers' compensation firm in Sacramento seeks an experienced workers' compensation defense attorney. The role requires a law degree, active California State Bar membership, and a minimum of three years' experience in defending workers' compensation cases. Ideal candidates will possess strong litigation, negotiation, and communication skills, along with trial experience. The position offers a hybrid schedule, manageable caseloads, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Northern California.

Skills

California workers' compensation law

Litigation skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Deposition skills

Trial experience

Education

Law degree (JD or LLM)

Active California State Bar membership

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, is seeking an experienced workers' compensation defense attorney to join its in‑house legal department. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of California workers' compensation law, excellent communication, negotiation, deposition and litigation skills, and recent trial experience.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree (JD or LLM) from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Northern California.

What We Offer

• Manageable Caseloads
• No Billable Hours Requirement
• Work‑Life Balance / Hybrid Schedule
• On‑site Collaboration with Adjusting Staff; Opportunities to Train and Provide One‑on‑One Consultations
• Modernized Historical Setting in East Sacramento
• Free Lot Parking

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Immediate vesting of retirement savings + Company match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

$124,100 - $164,310 a year

This pay scale is an estimate of the salary range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations consistent with applicable law. The actual salary may be above or below the range. The pay scale applies only to this position and only if it is filled in Sacramento, California. The pay scale may be different for other positions or in other locations.

The Work from Home Program is subject to certain eligibility requirements.