Associate Attorney

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.

Our team is committed to aggressively safeguarding the interests of employers and insurers while navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation claims with precision and expertise. We take a client-centric approach, prioritizing clear communication and ensuring clients remain informed and empowered throughout the legal process. Attorneys are expected to deliver strategic, tailored defense solutions that minimize liability, protect client interests, and provide cost-effective results without compromising quality.

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)

EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay:$140,000.00 - $220,000.00