Workers’ Compensation Attorney (Defense)

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Posted Sep 26, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Internship
$200K – $300K/yr

Overview

Location: Orange or Van Nuys (Remote OK)

Compensation: $300,000 base + strong bonus potential for high-billers.
Alternate compensation package: $200k+ for only 190–200 hours.

This role is for an experienced workers’ compensation defense attorney who wants the ability to tailor compensation and workload to their preferred way of practicing. The opportunity offers significant flexibility, modern case management, strong support staff, and more control over how the practice is run.

Position Highlights

  • $300,000+ base compensation for high-billing attorneys
  • Lower-hour option available: 180–200 billable hours/month
  • Compensation and caseload can be structured around the attorney’s preferred billing target
  • Strong performance-based billing bonus
  • Caseload generally ranges from 60–90 cases, depending on desired billing target
  • Fully remote or hybrid flexibility
  • Progressive, modern firm with a relaxed and supportive environment
  • Excellent medical benefits
  • 401(k) with a strong benefits package
  • Experienced support staff and modern case-management systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage an assigned workers’ compensation defense caseload in alignment with the selected billing model
  • Handle matters consistent with modern case-management systems
  • Maintain performance targets tied to billing and bonus eligibility
  • Work with experienced support staff to support efficient case handling

Billing Models (Choose the Workload That Fits You)

High-Biller / $300K+ Model

  • Higher billing expectations
  • Approximately 80–95 cases
  • $300,000+ base compensation
  • Significant additional earning potential through bonuses

Flexible / Low-Hours Model

  • 180–200 billable hours/month
  • Approximately 60–65 cases
  • Lower-volume, more manageable practice
  • Designed for attorneys who value work-life balance over maximizing billables
  • Still eligible for performance-based bonuses

Requirements

  • Experienced workers’ compensation attorney

Compensation & Benefits

  • $300,000 base + strong bonus potential for high-billers
  • Alternate compensation package: $200k+ for only 190–200 hours
  • Performance-based billing bonus
  • Excellent medical benefits
  • 401(k) with a strong benefits package

Location

Orange or Van Nuys (Remote OK)

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