Raydar
Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
$125K–$300K
United States · Remote · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- At least 1 year of legal experience, either as a workers’ compensation defense attorney or as a civil litigator seeking to move into workers’ compensation.
- Education
- J.D. from a reputable law school.
About the job
Manage workers’ compensation defense cases from initial setup through appeal, including case valuation, litigation strategy, and client and claims-professional communication.
What you'll do
- Handle defense matters from initial setup through appeal and evaluate settlement versus continued litigation.
- Coordinate case strategy with partners and fellow associates.
- Build relationships with claims adjusters and clients; meet a monthly billable target of 220 hours.
What they ask for
- Active California Bar license.
- J.D. from a reputable law school.
- Working knowledge of workers’ compensation or civil litigation procedure.
- Strong client-facing communication, ability to work Pacific Time hours, and comfort with at least 220 billable hours per month.
Nice to have
- Workers’ compensation defense experience and a conservative billing philosophy.
- Experience handling matters independently from inception through resolution or appeal.
Pay
USD 125,000 to 300,000 per year (base salary)
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