Associate Attorney (Workers' Compensation)Location: California (90% Remote, 10% In-Office)
Offices: Orange County, Los Angeles, Westlake Village, Ontario, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, Redding, San Jose, Fresno
Overview:We are seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in all phases of workers' compensation defense. This role offers a primarily remote work environment with occasional in-office presence across multiple California locations.
Key Responsibilities: - Represent and advocate on behalf of insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers
- Provide strategic legal guidance and maintain consistent client communication throughout each case
- Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- Attend court appearances, hearings, and depositions
- Conduct depositions and cross-examinations of medical professionals and other witnesses
- Negotiate settlements on workers' compensation files and lien claims
- Manage a full caseload proactively from inception through resolution
- Mentor and oversee legal assistants
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors
- Participate in client development and marketing events
- Track billable time and maintain case records in billing software and PracticeMaster
- Attend client file reviews and present case strategies
- Conduct training seminars on evolving workers' compensation laws
- Stay current on applicable case law and statutes
- Perform additional duties as needed
Practice Areas Include: - Presumption claims
- Education Code matters
- Catastrophic injury claims
- Industrial disability retirement
- Workers' compensation fraud investigations
- Lien resolution and walk-throughs
Qualifications: - Minimum of 2+ years of Workers' Compensation experience
- Active license to practice law in California
- Experience representing employers, carriers, or insurers strongly preferred
- Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
Compensation:Salary is commensurate with experience:
- 2-4 years: $140,000 - $180,000
- 5-7 years: ~$200,000
- 7-10 years: ~$210,000
- 10+ years: ~$220,000 (up to $230,000 for consistent high billable performance)
Pay:$140,000.00 - $220,000.00
