Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney (Remote) #ESF8894

• Great flexibility!
• Exposure to a varying functions and tasks!
• Great opportunity to learn new skills, hone your work ethic, and become exposed to many different clients!
• Supportive and Fun place to work!
• Leadership and staff are amazing!
• Company that maintains high integrity and values their team!
• Professional growth opportunities!
• Amazing coverage and benefits!

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney with at least one year of California workers' compensation defense experience. This is a fully remote opportunity offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in California while managing a diverse caseload and representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation defense cases from inception through resolution.
• Take depositions and appear before various California WCAB venues as needed.
• Handle cases of varying complexity independently.
• Develop proactive legal strategies to efficiently resolve claims.
• Negotiate and settle cases-in-chief and lien matters.
• Draft pleadings, legal motions, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare opening reports, hearing reports, and deposition reports in accordance with client guidelines.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and provide regular case updates.
• Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours.
• Review legal documents for accuracy, formatting, filing requirements, signatures, service requirements, and compliance with court rules.
• Ensure adherence to all client guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of California workers' compensation defense experience (required).
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and deposition experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

Caseload

• Typical attorney caseload ranges from 60–75 files, with flexibility depending on experience.