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Remote - Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Orion Placement · United States · back to the listing

HR standards

71/100

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Title ↔ description

81/100

solid

Reads as

Legal Counsel

85% confident

What this role officially is

corporate lawyer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Corporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, international trade, trademarks, and legal financial issues arising from operating a business.

Also known as: business solicitor, corporate attorney, patent lawyer, trademark lawyer, corporation lawyer, intellectual property lawyer

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What the listing never says

  • 18 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity

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Pay: $100,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Enjoy a fully remote opportunity while building or advancing your workers' compensation defense career.

• Join a team that welcomes new attorneys, experienced practitioners, and candidates awaiting California bar results.

• Take on meaningful legal work helping employers and insurers navigate claims and reach practical resolutions.

• Bring your existing expertise or explore a new practice focus without an arbitrary minimum-experience barrier.

Location: Fully remote throughout the United States, supporting California workers' compensation matters. California residency is preferred, but relocation is not required.

Note: You must be licensed to practice law in California or currently awaiting California bar results. All experience levels are welcome. At least 1 year of workers' compensation law experience is preferred, not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a California defense firm helping employers and insurers navigate workers' compensation disputes. Our team combines thoughtful litigation strategy with a practical focus on resolution, keeping our clients' goals at the center of our work.

Job Description

Responsibilities will reflect your experience and licensure.

• Help defend California workers' compensation claims from initial evaluation through resolution.

• Review claim files, medical records, and evidence to develop effective case strategies.

• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and clear client updates.

• Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings, and settlement discussions.

• Work with clients and colleagues to move matters forward efficiently.

Qualifications

• California attorney license or currently awaiting California bar results.

• All experience levels considered, including candidates entering the profession.

• Workers' compensation law experience is a plus, with 1+ year preferred.

• Strong research, writing, organization, and communication skills.

• Interest in representing employers and insurers in workers' compensation matters.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We welcome different career paths and believe strong candidates deserve a conversation, not a narrow experience cutoff. Whether you are developing your legal foundation or bringing years of experience, you can contribute to meaningful defense work while enjoying a fully remote arrangement.

Bring your perspective to our team and apply today.

JPC-2499

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

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