Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Overview

A full-time remote opportunity is available for a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney. This role involves providing expert legal representation in workers’ compensation proceedings before the Appeals Board. The position includes handling a variety of workers' compensation cases, including high-exposure and complex matters. There is no billing requirement.

Responsibilities

• Review claims files thoroughly and identify legal issues.
• Conduct discovery in preparation for hearings before the Appeals Board.
• Interview witnesses and participate in all hearings before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
• Conduct settlement negotiations.
• Comply with all legal filing deadlines related to cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Senior-level knowledge of workers’ compensation law, Appeals Board and appellate court procedural rules, and related substantive law.
• Senior-level litigation skills including discovery, courtroom advocacy, legal communication (verbal and written), settlement negotiations, document preparation, legal research and writing, trial, and appellate advocacy.
• Strong customer service skills including advice, communication, problem-solving, and organizational awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to professionally represent the organization as an attorney and business advocate.
• Ability to draft legal motions and memoranda related to assigned cases.
• Commitment to completing required Continuing Legal Education annually and maintaining good moral character.
• Maintain membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling high-exposure and complex workers' compensation cases.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 to $180,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and location.
• Potential for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, and 401(k) plan.
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D coverage at two times annual salary provided at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off accrual at 0.0846 hours per paid hour (approximately 22 days per year).
• 10 paid holidays annually.

Location

• This is a remote position.

The employer is an established provider of workers’ compensation and commercial insurance solutions with a presence across multiple western U.S. states. The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug-free workplace.