WC Defense Attorney Northern CA - Fully Remote!

What You'll Do

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Appear before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) for hearings, conferences and trials.
• Take and defend applicant and physician depositions.
• Develop litigation strategies, evaluate exposure, and negotiate favorable resolutions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, and legal correspondence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients through proactive communication and practical legal guidance.

What We're Looking For

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Experience practicing California workers' compensation law (defense experience preferred but not required).
• Strong litigation, writing, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with a supportive team.

Why Attorneys Choose Us

• We recognize that talented attorneys have choices. That's why we've created an environment where attorneys can focus on practicing law—not simply keeping up with overwhelming caseloads or unrealistic billing expectations.
• Caseloads are intentionally managed on an ongoing basis to ensure quality advocacy and responsive client service.
• We set reasonable billable-hour expectations that emphasize quality representation, efficiency, and client service rather than oppressive volume.
• We manageable caseloads that allow attorneys to prepare thoroughly, provide exceptional client service and achieve strong outcomes.
• We offer robust legal support, including experienced administrative staff and top quality IT support who help keep our practice running efficiently.
• We have a fully remote work environment designed to support productivity and work-life balance while not sacrificing true collaboration with the team.
• Firm leadership who values mentorship, open communication, and professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• RKG Law provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• We feature: Ongoing mentorship from certified specialists, Firm paid medical and dental insurance, A robust 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution, Paid vacation, sick leave, and firm holidays and policies that let you truly be away from the office, Paid California State Bar dues, Paid treatise access to fulfill all CLE requirements and paid access to Lexis-Nexis, High quality IT and administrative support, True opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth.