Associate Attorney, Workers' Compensation

• Assist in handling California workers’ compensation defense matters under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Support case strategy development through factual investigation, legal research, and file analysis.
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and petitions with appropriate supervision and feedback.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, trials, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Communicate case status and legal analysis to Claims Partners and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel, WCAB staff, and external vendors consistent with office procedures.
• Participate in team huddles, file reviews, and case strategy discussions to enhance legal outcomes and learning.
• Maintain compliance with continuing legal education requirements and stay current on changes in California workers’ compensation law and WCAB procedures.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California; member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association
• Legal internship, law clerkship, or early-career litigation experience preferred
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation or insurance-related litigation is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a matrixed legal and claims environment
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning legal technology tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and grow toward independent case handling