Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
At Raydar · United States
Salary: US$125,000–300,000 a year
- Finance and legal
- Full-time
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- Posted
- 16 October 2026
- First seen by us
- 16 October 2026
- Last checked
- 15 hours ago
Job description
From Raydar’s job post, as they wrote it.
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.
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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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