Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity - Join a respected California workers' compensation defense practice with a long-standing reputation in the field. - Handle substantive litigation work with real responsibility, not just support tasks. - Remote opportunity for attorneys who can work independently and manage their caseload with minimal oversight. - Represent employers, carriers, and administrators across a wide range of industries. - Earn strong base compensation plus bonus potential tied to performance and profitability. - Build your workers' compensation defense career with a firm known for quality, strategy, and deep subject matter experience. Location: This role is being marketed as fully remote for attorneys based in California, with travel required for appearances and proceedings as needed across Southern California and occasionally beyond.Note: Must be licensed in California and have at least 1 year of workers' compensation experience on either the defense or applicant side. About Us We are a long-established California law firm focused on workers' compensation defense, known for delivering strategic, high-quality representation to employers, carriers, self-insured entities, and third-party administrators. Our team is deeply experienced, highly respected in the field, and committed to resolving claims efficiently and effectively. Confidential Employer. Job Description - Handle workers' compensation matters from initial review through resolution - Review records and analyze claims, medical evidence, and litigation strategy - Prepare cases for trial, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings - Draft motions, briefs, correspondence, reports, and other legal documents - Conduct discovery and develop case strategy in partnership with the broader legal team - Manage court appearances and travel as needed for hearings and related proceedings - Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, witnesses, and other involved parties - Maintain strong case management habits and move files forward in a timely, professional manner - Support cost-effective, high-quality defense strategies for California employers and insurers Qualifications - J.D. from an accredited law school - Active California Bar license in good standing - 1+ year of workers' compensation experience - Ability to work independently and manage files with professionalism and discipline - Strong writing, communication, and client-facing skills - Defense-side experience is helpful but not required - Comfortable with travel for hearings, appearances, and case needs Why You Will Love Working Here We offer the chance to do meaningful litigation work with autonomy, strong mentorship, and a respected platform in California workers' compensation defense. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants real responsibility, flexibility based on experience, and long-term growth in a specialized practice. You'll be joining a firm with deep roots, a strong reputation, and a team-oriented culture built around quality work and trusted client relationships. JPC-910 Benefits: - Dental insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Originally posted on Himalayas