Established Law firm seeks Associate Attorneys (Workers Compensation defense) multiple offices State wide Remote/Hybrid options This Jobot Job is hosted by: Aaron Erickson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $220,000 per year A bit about us: Law firm focused primarily on the defense of workers compensation defense claims! Our firm delivers legal services in the workers’ compensation arena, supporting a broad range of organizations including risk managers, insurers, and claims administrators. We are dedicated to delivering strategic, detail-oriented advocacy, emphasizing legal insight, strong preparation, and clear communication. Lowest Billables and the best Bonus structure in the Market and OUT of STATE Attorneys welcomed! Why join us? Great Flexibility to work remote and out of State/Country! Health insurance- Multiple plans Kaiser and Anthem Blue Shield Life insurance Paid time off- no need to make up billable hours Referral program Retirement plan Job Details Responsibilities Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload from assignment through resolution. Represent employers, insurance carriers, and self-insured clients before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Conduct depositions of applicants, physicians, expert witnesses, and other parties. Prepare and argue motions, petitions, and trials. Attend hearings, conferences, mediations, and settlement negotiations. Analyze medical records, expert reports, and legal documentation. Develop litigation strategies and provide risk assessments to clients. Maintain consistent communication with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel. Draft pleadings, legal correspondence, discovery, and settlement documents. Stay current on California workers' compensation laws, regulations, and case law developments. Qualifications Required Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar. Experience practicing workers' compensation defense in California. Strong understanding of California Labor Code and WCAB procedures. Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills. Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software. Preferred Experience handling matters throughout multiple WCAB venues. Trial experience before the WCAB. Insurance defense or employment litigation experience. Spanish language proficiency. Experience working in a remote legal environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
