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Remote CA Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Active California State Bar license in good standing
  • 1+ years of defense attorney experience
  • California workers' compensation defense experience strongly preferred
  • Strong writing, communication, organization, and case management skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage an active caseload of California workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution
  • Represent clients before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
  • Draft pleadings, reports, correspondence, settlement documents, and case evaluations
  • Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and court personnel

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Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a well-established California workers' compensation defense practice with a strong reputation and experienced leadership.
  • Enjoy a remote work environment while handling meaningful defense matters for insurance carriers, self-insured employers, public entities, and municipalities.
  • Work with a reasonable billable hours expectation, manageable caseload, and strong support staff.
  • Step into a paperless, modern practice with the resources to help you stay organized and efficient.
  • Earn competitive compensation with bonus opportunity, benefits, PTO, and long-term growth potential.

Location: This is a remote position for candidates who reside in California. The role may involve appearances before Southern California WCAB venues, so California residency is required.

Note: Must be an active member of the California State Bar in good standing with 2+ years of defense experience.

About Us

We are a California workers' compensation defense firm representing insurance carriers, self-insured employers, public entities, and municipalities before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Our team brings decades of experience, a collaborative approach, and a practical, client-focused style to every matter we handle. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Manage an active caseload of California workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution.
  • Represent clients before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
  • Draft pleadings, reports, correspondence, settlement documents, and case evaluations.
  • Conduct discovery, analyze medical records, prepare case strategy, and handle litigation deadlines.
  • Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  • Appear at hearings, conferences, depositions, and other case-related proceedings as needed.
  • Work closely with experienced attorneys and support staff in a paperless, remote environment.
  • Help deliver practical, efficient, and high-quality defense representation to a diverse client base.

Qualifications

  • Active California State Bar license in good standing.
  • 1+ years of defense attorney experience.
  • California workers' compensation defense experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to manage an active caseload independently.
  • Strong writing, communication, organization, and case management skills.
  • Comfortable working remotely in a paperless practice environment.
  • Self-insured employer, public entity, or insurance carrier defense experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Remote flexibility while still being part of a highly experienced California defense team.
  • Reasonable billable hours and caseload expectations.
  • Competitive salary with bonus opportunity.
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
  • Strong support staff and a collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to build your career with a respected workers' compensation defense practice.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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