Workers' Compensation Attorney (Applicant Side)

Workers' Compensation Attorney position in Los Angeles or Newport Beach, CA.

About the role

We are a dynamic California employees’ rights law firm with a strong reputation for representing workers who have suffered on-the-job injuries, denied benefits, or inadequate settlements. Based in Los Angeles and serving clients statewide, we bring together deep litigation capabilities with a commitment to advocating for the under-represented. Our employment and workers’ compensation practices operate with strong teamwork—attorneys are supported by case managers, hearing representatives, and legal assistants, giving you a platform to focus on substantive legal work.

Opportunity to develop and lead a robust workers’ compensation applicant practice, supported by a dedicated pool of case managers, assistants, and hearing reps. Proven professional development environment: you will get significant courtroom/hearing exposure, agency advocacy, and client interaction from the get-go.

Responsibilities

• Represent injured workers in California workers’ compensation matters from intake through hearings and settlements.
• Handle all phases of litigation: drafting pleadings, attending hearings, taking depositions, negotiating settlements, collaborating with case managers and assistants.
• Develop case strategies, manage discovery and work-ups, interact with expert witnesses and opposing counsel.
• Build client relationships, maintain communication, and deliver high-quality advocacy on behalf of clients who may be navigating complex and stressful systems.
• Work alongside a team of case managers and hearing representatives to ensure efficient handling of files and optimal client outcomes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar.
• Significant experience in California workers’ compensation litigation—ideally at least 3-8 years of running WC files, hearings, and settlements on behalf of plaintiffs.
• Proven advocacy skills before WCAB or related forums; comfort with hearings, expert testimony, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
• Ability to manage a docket, collaborate with support staff (paralegals, hearing reps, case managers), and meet deadlines in a busy litigation environment.
• Strong writing, negotiation, research, and client-service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation in the $130,000-$200,000 range, plus discretionary year-end bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Covered parking.