Workers'-Compensation-Defense-Attorney, Workers'-Compensation-Attorney, Defense-Attorney Jobs

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in California.
• Join a collaborative, highly respected workers' compensation defense practice with a strong reputation for achieving early case resolutions.
• Competitive performance bonus opportunities in addition to base compensation.
• Manage sophisticated workers' compensation defense matters while enjoying excellent work-life balance.
• Paperless, technology-driven practice designed for efficiency and remote success.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, PTO, and flexible scheduling.
• Be part of a supportive team that values communication, mentorship, and professional growth.

Location: Remote throughout California. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while serving clients across the state.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and have at least 1 year of workers' compensation defense experience. Candidates with 3+ years of defense experience are strongly preferred.

About Us: We are a well-established California law firm focused exclusively on workers' compensation defense. Our team is known for delivering exceptional client service, resolving cases efficiently, embracing innovative technology, and fostering a collaborative, team-first culture where attorneys can thrive. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent employers, insurers, and related clients in workers' compensation defense matters.
• Independently manage a caseload from assignment through resolution.
• Handle depositions, hearings, negotiations, and settlement conferences.
• Evaluate claims, analyze exposure, and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding case status and recommendations.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, legal research, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys to achieve efficient, favorable outcomes.
• Utilize a fully paperless, technology-driven practice to manage cases remotely.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation defense experience.
• 3+ years of workers' compensation defense experience preferred.
• Ability to independently manage litigation files.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great results come from great teamwork. You'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, modern technology that makes practicing law easier, experienced colleagues who enjoy collaborating, meaningful client relationships, excellent benefits, bonus opportunities, and a culture that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.

JPC-1605

Originally posted on Himalayas

Note: This position is fully remote, with the option to work in-person at one of several offices across California.

Note: You must have prior workers compensation defense experience and be a licensed attorney in good standing with the California State Bar.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected California law firm focused on workers compensation defense. Since 1986, theyve built long-term partnerships with many of the states largest public and private employers. They offer a collaborative work environment, top-tier compensation, and the flexibility to work remotely or in one of their California offices.

Job Description

• Handle all phases of workers compensation defense litigation
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and trials
• Draft reports, pleadings, and correspondence
• Provide legal analysis and recommendations to clients
• Maintain an organized and paperless case file system
• Collaborate with internal team and client representatives

Qualifications

• Prior workers compensation defense experience (required)
• Active and in-good-standing member of the California State Bar (required)
• Comfortable working in a paperless environment
• Experience with MerusCase is a plus

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Fully remote flexibility with optional in-office access
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Top-tier production bonus and promotional budget
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Vacation and sick leave
• Firm-provided laptop and phone
• Bar dues paid
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Collegial and advancement-focused team culture

JPC-305

Originally posted on Himalayas

Success Matcher Recruitment is proud to partner with a premier, award-winning California law firm currently undergoing a significant 20% growth initiative. Our client has been a leader in the industry for over a decade, offering a stable, paperless, and fully remote environment designed for high-performing legal professionals.

What Youll Do

As a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney, you will represent employers, insurance carriers, and TPAs in all stages of litigation. You will manage a full caseload within a highly efficient, paperless workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients at WCAB hearings, conferences, and trials throughout California.

• Conduct and defend depositions (Applicants, PQMEs, and AMEs).

• Draft complex pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements (C&Rs, Stips).

• Provide strategic legal advice to claims adjusters and insured clients.

• Collaborate with dedicated legal assistants to drive claims toward favorable resolution.

• Experience: 2–10 years of dedicated California Workers' Compensation defense experience.

• Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) and an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

• Skills: Proven track record of appearing before the WCAB and managing a high-volume caseload.

• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with dictation software and paperless case management systems.

• Bonus: First or second chair trial experience and significant doctor deposition experience.

Why Join Our Client?

• Above-Market Pay: Base salaries that outpace the industry standard, plus a unique quarterly bonus structure where you earn credit for your legal assistant's billable support.

• Rapid Career Growth: A clear, defined track from Associate to Senior Managing Partner.

• Stability & Reputation: Voted "Best Place to Work" for five consecutive years (2021–2025).

• Full Benefits: Employer-paid medical, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus 401(k), paid bar dues, and CLE coverage.

Originally posted on Himalayas