Overview In this role you will represent employers and insurers in California workers' compensation matters within a collaborative, tech-forward firm. You'll develop case strategy, conduct research, and advocate at hearings to support client objectives. The position offers mentorship, strong work-life balance, and growth through a culture recognized for its workplace excellence. You'll work across teams to deliver effective, efficient defense outcomes in a modern, paperless environment. This is a remote-first opportunity with occasional hearings in California.
Compensation / Benefits- electronics reimbursement
- automobile reimbursement
- medical, vision, dental
- paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- employer-paid bar dues and CLEs
Responsibilities- Represent employers and insurers in workers' compensation matters
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as required
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
- Manage caseloads efficiently while adhering to firm procedures and deadlines
- Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to develop case strategy
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Key requirements- 1-7 years of substantive workers' compensation defense experience
- Experience representing employers and insurers in workers' compensation proceedings
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to identify and analyze complex legal issues and develop effective solutions
- Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a paperless practice environment
- Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record
- Proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills
- proactive
- client-focused
- strong communicator
- legal research and writing
- case management in a paperless environment
- ability to develop case strategy across teams
