**Overview**
We need an associate attorney with 1\-5 years of experience in Workers' Compensation Defense who can handle a full caseload and bill consistently at 200\+ hours per month. You should be comfortable working in a hybrid/remote environment with occasional in\-person court appearances and have a track record of managing cases independently. Bonus points if you bring an existing book of business or client relationships in the workers' comp space.
• *Duties**
• Handle all aspects of workers' compensation defense cases for a diverse client base including prestigious national companies and professional sports teams
• Manage a full caseload with a billing target of 225 hours per month, with lucrative bonuses for exceeding that threshold
• Conduct remote and in\-person depositions, court appearances, and hearings throughout California
• Work collaboratively with a team of attorneys, legal assistants, and administrative staff in a paperless, tech\-enabled environment
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development efforts, with significant financial incentives for originating new business
• Research, draft motions, prepare trial documents, and communicate with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel
• *Requirements**.
• 1 \- 5 years of experience in workers' compensation defense at a California law firm
• **Workers' comp defense experience at a law firm**
• **Consistent billing of 200\+ hours per month**
• Alternate archetype: civil litigation attorney willing to accept lower comp for learning curve
• Existing book of business or client relationships in workers' comp
• *Education**
• *Active California Bar license (or willing to waive in)**
JD from accredited law school
• **California workers' compensation law knowledge**
• Experience with remote court appearances and depositions
Pay: $130,000\.00 \- $175,000\.00 per year
License/Certification:
• Active California Bar license (Required)
Work Location: In person