Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney - WH
About The Position
Bradford & Barthel, LLP is hiring a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to represent employers and carriers in workers' compensation matters throughout California. The firm has practiced for nearly 30 years and employs hundreds of attorneys across 14 offices statewide. The role offers manageable caseloads, a fully paperless setup, and remote or hybrid flexibility. California residency is not required, but active California State Bar membership is required. The attorney will research legal and medical issues, draft pleadings, petitions, and correspondence, appear at hearings, depositions, and trials, and negotiate settlements. The position also involves managing a balanced caseload, meeting deadlines using a case management system, reporting promptly to clients, and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues. The salary range is $100,000–$220,000, based on experience. Benefits include a tiered bonus program, car allowances, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, health savings account options, and a 401(k) with employer contribution. Full-time attorneys also receive generous vacation and sick time, paid bar dues, and MCLE training.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor.
- Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Responsive, proactive, and client-focused.
- Comfortable working in a fully paperless, web-based environment.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of workers' compensation experience preferred.
- Defense Base Act or Longshore experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Defend employers and carriers in workers' compensation matters.
- Research legal and medical issues and draft pleadings, petitions, and correspondence.
- Appear at hearings, depositions, and trials, and negotiate settlements.
- Manage a balanced caseload and meet deadlines using a case management system.
- Report to clients promptly and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues.
Benefits
- Tiered bonus program.
- Car allowances.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Health savings account options.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Generous vacation and sick time for full-time attorneys.
- Paid bar dues.
- MCLE training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
