Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation

Overview

This role supports California Workers’ Compensation defense and represents the organization and its policyholders from case inception through resolution. Positions are available at two levels:

• Senior Staff Attorney (LM07DE)
• Staff Attorney (LM07EE)

Attorneys work remotely day to day from California, with occasional in-person appearances as needed based on case requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle all phases of California workers’ compensation defense, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, lien strategy, settlements, hearings, and trial.
• Develop and execute case strategy based on factual investigation, legal research, and practical risk evaluation.
• Draft and argue motions, petitions for reconsideration, trial briefs, and (as needed) appellate briefs.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trial/hearings/ADR proceedings; coordinate with experts and third-party vendors as needed.
• Provide timely, clear legal advice to claims partners and insureds; communicate case status, recommendations, and valuation updates consistently.
• Maintain professional relationships with opposing counsel, judges/boards, and external partners while demonstrating diplomacy and strong advocacy.
• Participate in learning and collaboration activities such as team huddles, case roundtables, file reviews, and occasional training for attorneys and claims partners.
• Stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law, WCAB procedures, and legal technology; maintain continuing legal education as required.

Requirements

• 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, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a caseload of 100-115 active workers’ compensation files, including master and companion files, in a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Professional, client-focused communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment (legal + claims).
• Comfort working primarily remotely and using technology to manage a paperless practice.
• WCAB trial/hearing experience and strong deposition skills.
• Experience drafting petitions for reconsideration and handling appeals.
• Experience with LexisNexis (or similar) and litigation/case management systems.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring/training and contributing to process improvements.

Experience

• Staff Attorney: 2+ years of legal practice experience, including experience handling California workers’ compensation matters or comparable experience.
• Senior Staff Attorney: 5+ years of legal practice experience with significant, independent handling of complex California workers’ compensation cases or comparable experience (trial/hearing experience preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial/hearing experience (preferred for Senior Staff Attorney).

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base pay range: $118,800 - $198,600
• Annual incentive bonus plan (as applicable)
• Short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition (as applicable)
• 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

• Applicants must reside in California for this remote role.
• Coverage may include Northern California (including the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and the Central Valley) and Southern California (including Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age