Workers' Compensation Litigation Associate

The Role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Represent defense-side clients in California workers' compensation disputes, handling matters from intake through contested hearings. The position involves daily collaboration with senior lawyers, ongoing client updates and a structured path for developing skills and taking on more responsibility.

What You'll Do

Carry a varied docket of workers' compensation files for employers, carriers and claims administrators.

Guide each file through its lifecycle, from initial assessment and document exchange to appearances before the state appeals board.

Collaborate every day with supervising attorneys and partners in a team setting.

Respond to claims of retaliation, allegations of egregious employer misconduct, and suspected fraud by claimants, lien holders and service providers.

Keep clients updated on developments as each case progresses.

Conduct and defend witness examinations under oath, gaining independence as your experience deepens.

Build your expertise through in-house training and a mentoring program, with the chance to branch into neighboring practice areas.

What We're Looking For

A law degree from an accredited school.

Current good standing with the California bar.

Between 1 and 8 years of hands-on litigation experience in workers' compensation, on either the defense or applicant side.

A background acting for employers, insurers or claims administrators in this area of law.

Firsthand experience appearing at appeals board hearings.

Working knowledge of California workers' compensation statutes and hearing procedure.

Solid research and writing ability.

Sound judgment in assessing cases, managing discovery and shaping strategy.

Clear, proactive communication with clients about where their cases stand.

A self-directed approach combined with a collaborative style.

Willingness to work an 11-hour billable day.

Residence within commuting distance of one of the California office locations.

Bonus Points

Experience taking or defending depositions.

Exposure to trials or arbitrations in workers' compensation.

Ambition for long-range career progression within the firm.

Location And Work Model

Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Costa Mesa or San Francisco, California, United States

Hybrid, with remote flexibility several days per week; in-office for collaborative work and court days

Full-time

Compensation, As The Posting Describes It

Compensation expectations in line with the posted range.

Performance bonus