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Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

AttorneyAttorneyFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1-10Since 2025H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree2.5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Coastal Wave Recruiting

- Represent employers and insurers in all aspects of workers compensation defense before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), including hearings, conferences, and trials - Manage a full caseload and drive claims toward efficient, favorable outcomes - Take and defend depositions, including medical depositions when applicable - Draft and argue motions and prepare legal filings under California workers' compensation law - Negotiate settlements and resolve claims strategically - Conduct legal research related to workers' compensation statutes and case law - Maintain regular communication with adjusters and clients regarding case strategy and status

Job Requirements

  • 2–10 years of California workers' compensation defense experience, with at least 1.5 years of dedicated experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Active license with the California State Bar
  • Experience handling depositions
  • Comfortable working in a paperless practice environment with dictation software
  • Experience collaborating with legal assistants and team members
  • Experience handling doctor depositions is a strong plus
  • Trial experience as first or second chair is a plus
  • High billable hours in legal practice are a plus
  • Experience in client-facing legal work is a plus

Benefits

  • Fully remote, paperless practice environment, with the option to work onsite from one of the firm's California offices if preferred.
  • Every attorney is paired with a legal assistant who can bill hours on the attorney's behalf, supporting collaborative case management and billable credit.
  • Quarterly bonus opportunity, with a billing structure designed to make bonus eligibility realistically attainable through collaborative billing.

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