Overview
This role is an Associate Staff Attorney position (LM08AE) focused on California Workers’ Compensation litigation within the employer’s California Workers’ Compensation team.
The position is designed for an early-career attorney who wants to build practical litigation experience, deepen knowledge of California workers’ compensation law, and grow in a collaborative in-house legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Represent the employer and its policyholders in California workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution.
- Manage an assigned caseload with support and mentorship from management and experienced attorneys.
- Contribute to case strategy through factual investigation, legal research, file analysis, and risk evaluation.
- Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, settlement documents, and petitions with appropriate supervision and feedback.
- Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, trials, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Provide timely updates on case status, legal analysis, recommendations, and next steps to Claims Partners and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with opposing counsel, WCAB staff, experts, and external vendors consistent with office procedures and case strategy.
- Participate in team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and strategy discussions.
- Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology, and maintain continuing legal education as required.
Qualifications
- 0–2 years of legal practice experience (including internships, clerkships, early litigation exposure, or comparable legal experience). California workers’ compensation experience is helpful but not required.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in California and member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
- Legal internship, law clerkship, or early-career litigation experience preferred.
- Familiarity with workers’ compensation, insurance defense, civil litigation, or insurance-related matters is helpful but not required.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; develop toward independent case handling with appropriate guidance.
- Professional, client-focused communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed legal and claims environment.
- Comfort working in a primarily remote environment and using technology to support a paperless legal practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Legal internship, law clerkship, or early-career litigation experience.
- Familiarity with workers’ compensation, insurance defense, civil litigation, or insurance-related matters.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Annualized base pay range: $84,800 - $127,200
- Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role.
- Base pay is one component of total compensation; other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
Benefits (may include)
- Competitive compensation, along with an annual incentive bonus plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Generous Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits
- Company-provided equipment, internet reimbursement, and role-related expense reimbursements
Location
- Remote attorney role primarily within California.
- Applicants must reside in California.
- Coverage areas may include Northern California—such as the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and the Central Valley—as well as Southern California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego.
- Required appearances and periodic travel may be based on case needs.