Defense Workers Compensation Attorney - CA Remote
Job Description
Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading law firm to find a skilled and motivated Workers’ Compensation Attorney ready to take their career to the next level.
This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity ideal for attorneys with at least one year of workers’ compensation experience who are eager to grow, thrive in a structured and collaborative environment, and deliver high-impact legal representation.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Flexibility & Balance: Work remotely while still contributing to a high-performing team.
Top-Tier Compensation: Earn $100,000–$200,000 annually based on experience, plus quarterly and discretionary bonuses.
Robust Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with matching, and generous PTO—including work anniversary and birthday holidays.
What You’ll Do
Lead with Confidence: Represent clients in workers’ compensation hearings and proceedings.
Strategize with Precision: Conduct in-depth legal research and develop tailored solutions to complex legal matters.
Build Relationships: Negotiate settlements, attend hearings, and maintain strong client communication.
Travel with Purpose: Occasionally visit work sites and meet with clients to provide exceptional service.
Leverage Technology: Use digital tools for legal research, case management, and communication to stay ahead of the curve.
Who You Are
Licensed in California: JD or LLM required; active CA Bar license.
Experienced: Minimum of 1 year in Defense Workers’ Compensation law.
Client-Focused & Detail-Oriented: You pride yourself on being a strong communicator with a structured, solutions-oriented mindset.
Collaborative by Nature: Comfortable working with Legal Assistants on shared billing goals and engaging as a true team player.
Driven: Capable of meeting a 50–55 hour/week billable target in a supported, tech-savvy environment.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
100% Remote
Ready to make a meaningful impact in workers’ compensation law—on your terms? Apply today and let’s take your legal career to new heights.
