Workers' Compensation Attorney (Applicant Side)

Workers' Compensation Attorney (Applicant Side) 0 Date Posted: 08-02-2026 3 days ago Job Description Experience: Mid Level Salary: $130,000 - $200,000 per year Job Duties Represent injured workers in California workers’ compensation matters from intake through hearings and settlements. Handle all phases of litigation: drafting pleadings, attending hearings, taking depositions, negotiating settlements, collaborating with case managers and assistants. Develop case strategies, manage discovery and work-ups, interact with expert witnesses and opposing counsel. Build client relationships, maintain communication, and deliver high-quality advocacy on behalf of clients who may be navigating complex and stressful systems. Work alongside a team of case managers and hearing representatives to ensure efficient handling of files and optimal client outcomes. Qualifications Juris Doctor from accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar. Significant experience in California workers’ compensation litigation - ideally at least 3-5 years (or more) of running WC files, hearings and settlements on behalf of plaintiffs. Proven advocacy skills before WCAB or related forums; comfort with hearings, expert testimony, depositions and settlement negotiations. Ability to manage a docket, collaborate with support staff (paralegals, hearing reps, case managers) and meet deadlines in a busy litigation environment. Strong writing, negotiation, research and client-service skills. A bit about us: We are a dynamic California employees’ rights law firm with a strong reputation for representing workers who have suffered on-the-job injuries, denied benefits or inadequate settlements. Based in Los Angeles and serving clients statewide, we bring together deep litigation capabilities with a commitment to advocating for the under-represented. Our employment and workers’ compensation practices operate with strong teamwork - attorneys are supported by case managers, hearing representatives and legal assistants, giving you a platform to focus on substantive legal work. Why join us? Opportunity to develop and lead a robust workers’ compensation applicant practice, supported by a dedicated pool of case managers, assistants and hearing reps. Competitive compensation in the $130,000-$200,000 range, plus discretionary year-end bonus. Proven professional development environment: you will get significant courtroom/hearing exposure, agency advocacy and client interaction from the get-go. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, covered parking. You’ll become part of a growing firm that empowers its attorneys to make meaningful impact and build a reputation in workers’ advocacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr LeoForce