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About the job

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a sophisticated, high-growth California litigation firm with a strong reputation in workers' compensation defense

Get hands-on mentorship from experienced partners and a real opportunity to accelerate your career

Take on meaningful litigation work with strong support from legal staff and leadership

Build long-term growth with a team that values sharp thinking, responsiveness, and results

Enjoy strong compensation, bonus potential, excellent benefits, and flexibility for the right candidate

Location: Hybrid role based in Irvine, California. Exceptional candidates with strong workers' compensation defense experience may be considered for a remote arrangement.

Note: You must be an active member of the California Bar in good standing and have at least 1 year of litigation experience.

About Us

We are a sophisticated Southern California law firm focused on workers' compensation defense litigation and risk management. Our team is known for creative strategy, responsive client service, and a collaborative approach that helps both clients and attorneys succeed. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Handle workers' compensation defense matters through all stages of litigation

Attend hearings, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and support motion practice

Draft reports, pleadings, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents

Evaluate claims, analyze exposure, and help develop effective defense strategies

Communicate proactively with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and team members

Work closely with experienced attorneys who provide mentorship and training

Partner with dedicated support staff to produce high-quality, timely work

Build a long-term practice with a firm in growth mode and a strong reputation in the market

Qualifications

Active California Bar license in good standing

1+ year of litigation experience required

Workers' compensation defense experience preferred, but not required

Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Motivated, professional, and able to manage cases and deadlines effectively

Comfortable with technology and modern case management tools

Why You Will Love Working Here

We invest in our attorneys and give them the support to succeed. Newer attorneys receive mentorship and training, including guidance from experienced partners and workers' compensation education resources. We also offer bonus opportunity, strong healthcare coverage, retirement match, paid time off, office holiday closure, support staff at your desk, and flexibility for the right candidate.

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance