WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Our client, a California-exclusive workers' compensation defense firm, is seeking Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys to join their growing team. What You'll Do • Represent employers and insurers in all aspects of workers compensation defense before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), including hearings, conferences, and trials • Manage a full caseload and drive claims toward efficient, favorable outcomes • Take and defend depositions, including medical depositions when applicable • Draft and argue motions and prepare legal filings under California workers' compensation law • Negotiate settlements and resolve claims strategically • Conduct legal research related to workers' compensation statutes and case law • Maintain regular communication with adjusters and clients regarding case strategy and status Qualifications • 2–10 years of California workers' compensation defense experience, with at least 1.5 years of dedicated experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school • Active license with the California State Bar • Experience handling depositions • Comfortable working in a paperless practice environment with dictation software • Experience collaborating with legal assistants and team members • Experience handling doctor depositions is a strong plus • Trial experience as first or second chair is a plus • High billable hours in legal practice are a plus • Experience in client-facing legal work is a plus • Fully remote, paperless practice environment, with the option to work onsite from one of the firm's California offices if preferred. • Every attorney is paired with a legal assistant who can bill hours on the attorney's behalf, supporting collaborative case management and billable credit. • Quarterly bonus opportunity, with a billing structure designed to make bonus eligibility realistically attainable through collaborative billing.