Minimum 1 year of legal experience (civil litigation or workers' comp)
Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing ability
Demonstrated job stability
Willingness to learn and adapt to firm’s practices
Responsibilities
Handle workers' compensation defense cases from initial setup through appeal
Value cases early and provide clients with settlement or litigation options
Collaborate with partners and fellow associates on case strategies
Build and maintain relationships with adjusters and clients
Meet a monthly billable target of 220 hours with potential for bonuses
Benefits
Comprehensive training program for new hires
Bonus-heavy compensation structure that rewards performance
Remote-first work environment
Opportunity to work Pacific Time hours from anywhere with a valid CA Bar license
Engaging and collaborative firm culture
Full Job Description
Salary range: $125K - $300K
Location: Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV
Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)
Remote work policy: Anywhere with an active California Bar license working Pacific Time hours
About this role
We are looking for a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney with 1+ years of experience to join a collaborative, remote-first firm that handles cases from inception through appeal. Whether you're an experienced comp attorney or a civil litigator looking to transition into a new area of law, McNamara & Drass offers a comprehensive training program and a bonus-heavy compensation structure that rewards hard work.
What will you be doing?
Handling workers' compensation defense cases from initial setup through appeal
Valuing cases early and often, giving clients the option to settle or continue litigation
Collaborating with partners and fellow associates on case strategy
Building and maintaining relationships with adjusters and clients
Meeting a monthly billable target of 220 hours with opportunity to earn significant bonuses above that
Key Requirements
Active California Bar license (required)
Minimum 1 year of legal experience (civil litigation or workers' comp)
Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing ability - this is a customer service business
Demonstrated job stability (no pattern of frequent job changes)
Willingness to learn and handle cases the firm's way, with a conservative approach to billing
