Career Consulting Partners
Workers Compensation Attorney
About this role
Workers' Compensation Attorney Career Consulting Partners has partnered with a growing workers' compensation defense law firm. They are building the firm of the future with an employee-centric model. The founding partners come from large WC defense firms, and we seek to create something more modern and collegial. Our model is designed for low-volume cases, allowing our experienced attorneys to achieve the best results for our clients. This is a full-time Remote Attorney role with no obligation to work in the office. All at-home office equipment will be provided. However, the attorney is required to travel for in-person appearances such as depositions, walkthroughs, expedited hearings, and trials. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling workers’ compensation defense cases throughout Southern California. We have a competitive compensation package and offer full benefits. We offer one of the industry's leading bonus structures for our employees.
Responsibilities
- Handle a caseload of workers' compensation defense cases for various clients with a very active support staff (2:1 assignment ratio)
- Manage a caseload of workers' compensation defense cases with dedicated support staff.
- Conduct legal research and develop defense strategies.
- Represent employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Assess claims, advise clients on exposure and liability, and negotiate settlements.
- Ensure compliance with workers' compensation laws and stay updated on legal changes.
- Participate in mediation and dispute resolution.
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while maintaining strong client relationships. Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of California Worker's Compensation law
- 2
- 10 years of experience in workers' compensation defense litigation
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Admission in good standing to the State Bar of California
- Experience taking an applicant's deposition and taking/defending a doctor’s deposition
- Experience appearing for all WC hearings (status conference, priority conference, MSC, and lien conference).
- We do not require that the candidate have taken a case through trial; we are looking for a candidate who has prepared a case for appearance at trial. We understand that a majority of the time, cases are settled before or on the day of trial. Compensation & Benefits: