[Hiring] Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney @Mannelly Recruitment

Role Description

A growing law firm defending California employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation matters is adding attorneys to its team. Working remotely or from the office, you will:

• Manage a full, paperless caseload from initial assignment through final resolution.
• Appear before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board at hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Take and defend depositions, including those of medical witnesses.
• Draft and argue motions and prepare filings under California workers' compensation law.
• Research statutes and case law.
• Negotiate settlements with an eye toward efficient outcomes.
• Keep adjusters and clients informed of case strategy and progress.

Each attorney is paired with a dedicated legal assistant whose billed time on shared cases counts toward the attorney's total, a collaborative model that supports productivity as well as long-term growth into leadership roles. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary plus a quarterly bonus that is highly attainable thanks to this shared billing structure.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1.5 years of California workers' compensation defense experience representing employers, insurance carriers, or third-party administrators, with 2–10 years preferred.
• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active license with the California State Bar.
• Experience taking depositions, with doctor depositions strongly preferred and first- or second-chair trial experience a plus.
• The ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload in a remote, paperless environment using dictation software, while working collaboratively with legal assistants and presenting a polished, client-facing manner.
• Availability for full-time work without schedule modifications and U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship, with interest in moving into management a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Quarterly bonus that is highly attainable.

Company Description

Why Live in California:

• From Pacific beaches to Sierra Nevada ski slopes and national parks, California offers year-round recreation.
• With remote work available, you can choose housing that fits your lifestyle, whether a coastal city or a more affordable inland community.
• Families benefit from the nationally respected UC and Cal State university systems.
• As the largest state economy in the country, California provides strong, stable demand for workers' compensation legal expertise.