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Our client, a California-exclusive workers' compensation defense firm, is seeking Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys to join their growing team. What You'll Do Represent employers and insurers in all aspects of workers compensation defense before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), including hearings, conferences, and trials Manage a full caseload and drive claims toward efficient, favorable outcomes Take and defend depositions, including medical depositions when applicable Draft and argue motions and prepare legal filings under California workers' compensation law Negotiate settlements and resolve claims strategically Conduct legal research related to workers' compensation statutes and case law Maintain regular communication with adjusters and clients regarding case strategy and status Requirements Qualifications 2–10 years of California workers' compensation defense experience, with at least 1.5 years of dedicated experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Active license with the California State Bar Experience handling depositions Comfortable working in a paperless practice environment with dictation software Experience collaborating with legal assistants and team members Experience handling doctor depositions is a strong plus Trial experience as first or second chair is a plus High billable hours in legal practice are a plus Experience in client-facing legal work is a plus Benefits Fully remote, paperless practice environment, with the option to work onsite from one of the firm's California offices if preferred. Every attorney is paired with a legal assistant who can bill hours on the attorney's behalf, supporting collaborative case management and billable credit. Quarterly bonus opportunity, with a billing structure designed to make bonus eligibility realistically attainable through collaborative billing.