Workers' Comp Defense Attorney

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

Note: -not on indeed/ linkedin. We already have a workers’ comp ad in CA and can cross submit-

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license, 1+ yr of workers comp defense exp

Required Years as Associate: 1+

Additional context:

• Relocation- [not specified]

• Packages - [not specified]

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 1 to 2 years: $140K-$155K

• 3 to 5 years: $155K-$175K

• 6+ years: $175K-$200K+

Submission Email: Name / Jeff -

jhiura@khllawyers.com

mlasota@khllawyers.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Remote California workers' compensation defense firm seeking CA Bar licensed attorney with 1+ year WC defense experience. Independent caseload management. Strong preference for 3+ years defense experience.

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