Success Matcher

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Success Matcher Recruitment is proud to partner with a premier, award-winning California law firm currently undergoing a significant 20% growth initiative. Our client has been a leader in the industry for over a decade, offering a stable, paperless, and fully remote environment designed for high-performing legal professionals.
What Youll Do
As a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney, you will represent employers, insurance carriers, and TPAs in all stages of litigation. You will manage a full caseload within a highly efficient, paperless workflow.
Key Responsibilities:

Represent clients at WCAB hearings, conferences, and trials throughout California.

Conduct and defend depositions (Applicants, PQMEs, and AMEs).

Draft complex pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements (C&Rs, Stips).

Provide strategic legal advice to claims adjusters and insured clients.

Collaborate with dedicated legal assistants to drive claims toward favorable resolution.

What Were Looking For
Experience: 2–10 years of dedicated California Workers' Compensation defense experience.

Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) and an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills: Proven track record of appearing before the WCAB and managing a high-volume caseload.

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with dictation software and paperless case management systems.

Bonus: First or second chair trial experience and significant doctor deposition experience.

Why Join Our Client?

Above-Market Pay: Base salaries that outpace the industry standard, plus a unique quarterly bonus structure where you earn credit for your legal assistant's billable support.

Rapid Career Growth: A clear, defined track from Associate to Senior Managing Partner.

Stability & Reputation: Voted "Best Place to Work" for five consecutive years (2021–2025).

Full Benefits: Employer-paid medical, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus 401(k), paid bar dues, and CLE coverage.

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Success Matcher?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Workers have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
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  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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I am interested in the Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Workers, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Success Matcher needs from this hire.

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