Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
Raydar · Remote · US only
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- Experience
- 1+ years required
- Where you can live
- US only
- Job type
- Full-time
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Job details
- Where you can work
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Advertised pay
- $125K–300K/yr
- Experience
- 1+ years required
- Employer publication date
- 16 October 2026
- First recorded by Psst
- 2 November 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 2 November 2026
About the job
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters from opening through appeal in a collaborative, remote-first setting. The role combines case valuation, strategy work with colleagues and ongoing communication with clients and claims professionals. Training is provided for litigators moving into this practice area.
What you'll do
- Handle defense matters from initial setup through appeal.
- Evaluate cases early and throughout, so clients can choose between settlement and continued litigation.
- Work with partners and fellow associates on case strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with claims adjusters and clients.
- Meet a monthly billable target of 220 hours, with bonus opportunities for work above that level.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Active California Bar license.
- J.D. from a reputable law school.
- At least 1 year of legal experience, either as a workers' compensation defense attorney or as a civil litigator wanting to move into workers' compensation.
- Working knowledge of workers' compensation or civil litigation procedure.
- Strong client-facing communication and a personable, approachable manner.
- Comfort with a minimum of 220 billable hours per month.
- Willingness to learn and follow the firm's approach, including a conservative approach to billing.
- A stable work history without a pattern of frequent job changes.
- Ability to work Pacific Time hours.
Bonus points
- Experienced workers' compensation defense attorney with a conservative billing philosophy.
- Experience handling matters independently from inception through resolution or appeal.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 125,000 to 300,000 per year
- Performance bonus
Location and work model
- Remote (US)
- Full-time
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