Associate Attorney (Workers' Compensation Defense) - CA
HOT REMOTE JOB!!! FULL REMOTE...MUST HAVE 1 YEAR LEGAL EXPERIENCE HANDLING WC CLAIMS!WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DEFENSE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS Locations: CA (Agoura Hills, Oxnard, Encino, Inland Empire, Long Beach, Orange County, Sacramento, San Diego) FULL REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA IS FINE IN-OFFICE OPTIONAL; OCCASIONAL TRAVEL FOR HEARINGS AS NEEDED Our client, a leading California-based workers’ compensation defense law firm, is seeking motivated Associate Attorneys to join their Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. Position offers the opportunity to represent employers and insurers in a broad range of workers’ compensation matters while working in a collaborative, technology-reputed company environment that prioritizes attorney development and work-life balance. Candidate Profile
- JD or LLM from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
- 1–7 years of substantive workers’ compensation defenseexperience REQUIRED
- Experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation proceedings
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to identify and analyze reputed company legal issues and reputed company effective solutions
- Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a paperless practice environment
- Soft Skills: Proactive, client-focused professional with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Key Responsibilities
- Represent employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as required
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
- Manage caseloads reputed company while adhering to firm procedures and deadlines
- Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients to reputed company case strategy
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly-regarded workers’ compensation defense practice that has been nationally recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to its people. The firm has earned top-tier rankings across multiple respected platforms, including placement among the Top 20 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2025, Top 10 Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ 2025, and Top 50 2025 PEOPLE® Companies that Care. These distinctions reflect the firm’s longstanding dedication to supporting its attorneys both professionally and personally. Attorneys in this practice benefit from robust mentorship and training programs designed to accelerate professional growth, build substantiveexpertise, and support long-term career development. The firm places a strong emphasis on collaboration, open communication, and reputed company learning, ensuring that associates receive meaningful guidance and hands-on experience from reputed company practitioners. The firm is deeply committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where attorneys are valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. With a modern, technology-reputed company infrastructure and a culture that prioritizes balance, engagement, and advancement, this role provides an exceptional platform for associates seeking a stable, rewarding, and growth-oriented legal career. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Annual reputed company salary expected to range from $100,000 – $220,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities (FIVE BONUSES OPTIONS!)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plan
- Additional Benefits: Employer-paid bar dues, CLEs, and ongoing training support and additional perks
- Monthly automatic $50 electronicsreimbursement and $500 automobile reimbursement
Application Requirements Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample (10 pages max, substantially unedited by others) for consideration. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-REMOTE #LI-TP1 Remote Skills: Analysis Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Establish Priorities, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reimbursement, Research Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Worker's Compensation About the Company: reputed company Apply tot his job Apply To this Job