Workers' Compensation Attorney

Pay: $95,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established boutique workers' compensation defense practice with decades of industry experience.
• Take ownership of a meaningful caseload and handle matters from inception through resolution.
• Work with sophisticated clients while building strong litigation, advocacy, and client-management skills.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid or fully remote arrangement for qualified California-barred attorneys.
• Benefit from full benefits, a bonus structure, and a retirement plan.
• Attorneys with an established book of business may have access to a separate compensation structure.

Location: Orange, CA, with a flexible hybrid or fully remote option available for California-barred attorneys with California workers' compensation defense experience.

Note: Must have an active California Bar license and at least 1+ year of California workers' compensation defense experience.

About Us
We are an established boutique law firm focused on delivering high-quality Workers' Compensation Defense services with a strong emphasis on responsive client service, aggressive file management, and practical claim resolution. Our team works closely with employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and public-sector clients to effectively defend and manage workers' compensation matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a full caseload of California workers' compensation defense matters from start to finish.
• Prepare discovery, motions, pleadings, settlements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Handle appearances, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings as needed.
• Manage cases on appeal and work within applicable judicial and procedural requirements.
• Communicate regularly with assigned clients and provide timely case updates and strategic guidance.
• Prepare, organize, maintain, and retrieve case files, evidence, exhibits, pleadings, depositions, and related materials.
• Develop case strategy and keep files moving efficiently toward resolution.
• Analyze claims, identify risks and opportunities, and pursue effective defense strategies.
• Deliver responsive, professional client service while managing competing deadlines and priorities.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of California workers' compensation defense experience.
• Strong knowledge of California workers' compensation law and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines.
• Insurance claims or subrogation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work with an experienced team specializing in a focused area of law.
• Gain meaningful ownership of your cases rather than simply supporting someone else's docket.
• Build lasting client relationships and make a direct impact on claim outcomes.
• Enjoy flexibility through hybrid or remote work options.
• Receive full benefits, retirement plan participation, and bonus opportunities.
• Grow your practice and earning potential, including additional opportunities for attorneys with a book of business.

JPC-1691

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 1+ yr of workers comp law exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1+ years directly relevant workers' compensation defense experience
• Additional context: Relocation- [Not required] Packages - [no]
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• $95K to $120K (1 to 2 years), 
• $120K to $150K (3 to 5 years),
• $150K to $175K (6 to 9 years), 
• $175K to $200K (10+ years).

Submission Email: Cecilia -

cle@sltlaw.com

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• Client job title: Workers' Compensation Attorney
• Location: Orange, CA
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