Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
Coastal Wave Recruiting • United States
No Relocation
Posted: July 8, 2026
Job Description
Our client, a California-exclusive workers' compensation defense firm, is seeking Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys to join their growing team.
What You'll Do
- Represent employers and insurers in all aspects of workers compensation defense before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), including hearings, conferences, and trials
- Manage a full caseload and drive claims toward efficient, favorable outcomes
- Take and defend depositions, including medical depositions when applicable
- Draft and argue motions and prepare legal filings under California workers' compensation law
- Negotiate settlements and resolve claims strategically
- Conduct legal research related to workers' compensation statutes and case law
- Maintain regular communication with adjusters and clients regarding case strategy and status
Qualifications
- 2–10 years of California workers' compensation defense experience, with at least 1.5 years of dedicated experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active license with the California State Bar
- Experience handling depositions
- Comfortable working in a paperless practice environment with dictation software
- Experience collaborating with legal assistants and team members
- Experience handling doctor depositions is a strong plus
- Trial experience as first or second chair is a plus
- High billable hours in legal practice are a plus
- Experience in client-facing legal work is a plus
Additional Content
Our client, a California-exclusive workers' compensation defense firm, is seeking Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys to join their growing team.
What You'll Do
- Represent employers and insurers in all aspects of workers compensation defense before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), including hearings, conferences, and trials
- Manage a full caseload and drive claims toward efficient, favorable outcomes
- Take and defend depositions, including medical depositions when applicable
- Draft and argue motions and prepare legal filings under California workers' compensation law
- Negotiate settlements and resolve claims strategically
- Conduct legal research related to workers' compensation statutes and case law
- Maintain regular communication with adjusters and clients regarding case strategy and status
Qualifications
- 2–10 years of California workers' compensation defense experience, with at least 1.5 years of dedicated experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active license with the California State Bar
- Experience handling depositions
- Comfortable working in a paperless practice environment with dictation software
- Experience collaborating with legal assistants and team members
- Experience handling doctor depositions is a strong plus
- Trial experience as first or second chair is a plus
- High billable hours in legal practice are a plus
- Experience in client-facing legal work is a plus