Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (West Coast) – Remote

Sivadconsulting; California; Remote; USD 125,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus-heavy pay

Remote-first firm

Comprehensive training program

Job summary

McNamara & Drass is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (West Coast) for a remote role. The job covers Los Angeles, Sacramento, Las Vegas, NV, and Orange County, CA with a salary range of $125k - $300k.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of legal experience, CA Bar license, strong client-facing skills, and a conservative billing approach. The firm offers a bonus-heavy compensation structure and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license is required to practice law in CA.
• Minimum 1 year of legal experience in civil litigation or workers' comp.
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills with professional stability.

Responsibilities

• Handle workers' compensation defense cases from initial setup through appeal.
• Value cases early, advising clients on settlement vs litigation.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on case strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with adjusters and clients.
• Meet a 220-hour monthly billable target with potential bonuses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client-facing

Collaboration

Education

California Bar license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (West Coast) – Remote

(Los Angeles | Sacramento, Las Vegas, NV | Orange County, CA

Salary Range: $125k - $300k

We are looking for a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney with 1+ years of experience to join a collaborative, remote-first firm that handles cases from inception through appeal. Whether you're an experienced comp attorney or a civil litigator looking to transition into a new area of law, McNamara & Drass offers a comprehensive training program and a bonus-heavy compensation structure that rewards hard work.

What will you be doing?

• Handling workers' compensation defense cases from initial setup through appeal
• Valuing cases early and often, giving clients the option to settle or continue litigation
• Collaborating with partners and fellow associates on case strategy
• Building and maintaining relationships with adjusters and clients
• Meeting a monthly billable target of 220 hours with opportunity to earn significant bonuses above that

Key Requirements

• Active California Bar license (required)
• Minimum 1 year of legal experience (civil litigation or workers' comp)
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing ability; it is a customer service business
• Demonstrated job stability (no pattern of frequent job changes)
• Willingness to learn and handle cases the firm's way, with a conservative approach to billing
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

The firm operates a bonus-heavy compensation structure with additional bonuses for exceeding the 220 monthly billable hour minimum and for generating new client files. (For attorneys who bill above minimums, total compensation can significantly exceed base salary.)