Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation Defense (Remote)

Remote Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Job description:
• Why This Is a Great Opportunity
• Join a well-established California defense firm with a strong statewide workers’ compensation practice.
• Work remotely while handling meaningful litigation for employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Build hands-on experience managing files, appearing before the WCAB, and developing defense strategies.
• Grow in a practical, tech-forward environment focused on efficient case handling and strong client service.
• This is a great opportunity for an attorney with at least 1 year of California workers’ compensation defense experience who wants more responsibility, flexibility, and long-term career growth.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, with strong upside for candidates who can independently manage files.
Location

This is a remote position, but candidates must live in Orange County or Los Angeles County, California, to support regional court appearances, client needs, and local case handling.

Note

Must be licensed to practice law in California, live in Orange County or Los Angeles County, and have at least 1 year of California workers’ compensation defense experience.
About Us

We are a California defense litigation firm representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation and employment-related matters. Our team focuses on practical, strategic, and cost-effective legal solutions for clients across a wide range of industries. Confidential Employer.
• Job Description
• Manage California workers’ compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Represent employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in WCAB proceedings.
• Attend hearings, conferences, depositions, trials, and other workers’ compensation litigation events.
• Draft pleadings, reports, settlement documents, correspondence, and case evaluations.
• Analyze claims, evaluate exposure, and help develop efficient defense strategies.
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, medical providers, and experts.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward practical, cost-effective outcomes.
• Use technology and strong organization to manage files efficiently in a remote environment.
• Qualifications
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of California workers’ compensation defense experience required.
• Experience handling WCAB appearances, hearings, settlements, and file management preferred.
• Employer, carrier, or TPA defense experience strongly preferred.
• Strong writing, communication, organization, and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote role while staying responsive and deadline-oriented.
• Must currently live in Orange County or Los Angeles County, California.
• Why You Will Love Working Here
• Remote flexibility with a respected California defense platform.
• Opportunity to grow your workers’ compensation defense career without being micromanaged.
• Meaningful case responsibility and client-facing work.
• Supportive team environment with experienced attorneys and established systems.
• Strong long-term opportunity for attorneys who want to build a focused litigation practice.

JPC-1043

#LI-SK3
• Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Apply Now →

Similar Jobs

Experienced Registered Behavior Technician for In-Home ABA Therapy - Atlanta, GA

Remote

Immediate Hiring: Experienced Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) for Clinic-Based ABA Therapy Services

Remote

Experienced Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) - ABA Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Remote

Experienced Registered Nurse - Telehealth: Providing Remote Care Coordination and Patient Support

Remote

Experienced Substitute Teacher for Riverside County Schools - Join Scoot Education's Innovative Team

Remote

Experienced Substitute Teacher for San Bernardino County - Flexible Schedules & Competitive Pay

Remote

Experienced School Year Instructional Coach for High-Dosage Tutoring Programs in Edgewater Park, NJ

Remote

Experienced School Year Tutor for K-8 Students in Math and Literacy - Mickleton, NJ

Remote

Experienced Secondary Social Studies Teacher for Kansas - Flexible Hybrid Remote Arrangement

Remote

USPS Office Helper

Remote

Virtual Customer Care Specialist - Remote Opportunity

Remote

Vice President of Escalations for MSP- Remote (Telecom)

Remote

Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense

Remote

Remote Live Chat Support Specialist – Full‑Time, $25‑$35/hr, Work‑From‑Home Opportunity with careerzynith

Remote

Auditor, Medicaid (full-time, Remote)

Remote

Experienced Remote Customer Support Representative – Deliver Exceptional Travel Experiences with careerzynith

Remote

Technical Writer Intern (Remote)

Remote

[Remote] Solutions Architect, Azure

Remote

Require Education Facilitator and Software Engineer in Tulsa, OK

Remote

Senior Manager - Client Management

Remote
← Back