[Hiring] Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney @Orion Placement

Role Description

Manage a California workers' compensation defense caseload from intake through resolution.

• Represent employers, carriers, and other clients before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
• Handle depositions, hearings, conferences, and other WCAB appearances.
• Prepare discovery, legal correspondence, case evaluations, reports, and litigation strategy recommendations.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient, practical case resolutions.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, exposure, and recommended next steps.
• Independently manage deadlines, calendars, files, and ongoing litigation responsibilities.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff on complex matters and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage files, deadlines, and client relationships.
• Comfortable handling depositions and WCAB appearances.
• Organized, responsive, thoughtful, and eager to learn.
• California workers' compensation defense experience preferred.
• Attorneys newer to workers' compensation are encouraged to apply if they have strong litigation fundamentals and an interest in developing this practice area.

Requirements

• Active California Bar membership is required.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Organized and responsive.
• Comfortable independently managing files, deadlines, client communication, depositions, and WCAB appearances.
• California workers' compensation defense experience is strongly preferred, but training is available for motivated attorneys.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 3% employer match.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.