Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

$125,000 - $300,000/Year

Location
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Attorneys
Remote/Onsite
Fully Remote
Experience Required
3 - 8 Years
Education Required
Higher Education
Required Skills
must have active BAR membership in good standing
Job Summary

Location: 100% Remote (California Bar license required; Pacific Time hours)

Compensation: $125,000 – $300,000 base salary + heavy billable performance bonuses


About the Role & Firm


Our Client is a collaborative, remote-first law firm seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join their expanding practice. Operating with full remote flexibility, Our Client gives attorneys the freedom to work from anywhere while offering direct partner access, full case autonomy from inception through appeal, and a supportive team structure.


Whether you are an experienced workers' compensation practitioner or a civil litigator looking to transition into a stable practice area, Our Client offers a comprehensive training program to bring you up to speed quickly.


Key Responsibilities


  • End-to-End Case Management: Manage defense cases from initial file opening through trial and appeal.
  • Case Valuation & Strategy: Evaluate exposure early to provide strategic settlement recommendations or litigation strategies to clients.
  • Client Relations: Partner closely with insurance adjusters, risk managers, and self-insured employers, maintaining a client-first communication style.
  • Billable Performance: Achieve a monthly target of 220 billable hours, with lucrative bonus potential for excess hours and new client files.


Qualifications


  • Licensure: Active California Bar license in good standing (Required).
  • Experience: 1+ years of legal practice in workers' compensation defense, civil litigation, or insurance defense.
  • Education: J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Core Competencies: Excellent client-facing skills, a conservative and accurate approach to billing, and a track record of stability in past roles.






Company Summary
Providing exceptional workers' compensation defense services to employers, insurance carriers and third party administrators in southern California since 2004 ~ Using an aggressive, cost-conscious approach to swift case resolution - Strategically managing cases to achieve the goals of our clients ~ Emphasizing continuing education of both clients and attorneys to promote cutting edge case management.
Company Benefits
- 100% Remote Autonomy: Work from anywhere in the U.S. with zero mandatory office days (optional Los Angeles office space available if preferred).
- High Earning Potential: A competitive base salary coupled with a bonus-heavy structure rewarding hard work well above market rates.
- Transition & Training Program: Full mentorship and training for civil litigators wanting to switch practice areas.
- Positive Firm Culture: Join a collegial environment of 4 partners and ~15 associates who emphasize work stability and mutual support.
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