NEW | Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney | California | Specialist Defense Practice | Up to $220k (DOE) |LA- Hybrid/Remote (Bakersfield)

NEW | Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney | California | Specialist Defense Practice | Up to $220k (DOE) |LA- Hybrid/Remote

A well-established specialist defense firm is looking to add a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to its California team. This is an opportunity to join a practice focused exclusively on workers’ compensation matters, with a strong flow of defense-side work and a platform built around efficiency, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships.

This role would suit an attorney who wants to work in a team that handles workers’ compensation defense from intake through resolution, including more nuanced related claims and strategic advisory work. The firm has built a reputation around practical case handling, fast-moving litigation strategy, and a modern, tech-enabled approach to legal practice.

Highlights:

• Join a specialist defense platform rather than a generalist litigation shop
• Strong pipeline of California workers’ compensation defense work
• Opportunity to work in a tech-forward, paper-light environment designed for efficiency
• Flexible working options with real emphasis on work-life balance
• Clear investment in attorney support through structured onboarding, tools, and resources
• Collaborative culture with a strong focus on client service, responsiveness, and long-term career development

The Role

• You will handle a range of California workers’ compensation defense matters on behalf of employer-side clients and carriers. The team works across claims at different stages, from newly filed matters through appeal, and also has experience defending related workplace claims and misconduct-based exposure issues.

Salary & Benefits

• The firm offers a strong overall package, including:
• Salary - $130k-$220k Depending on experience
• Employer-supported medical and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Remote working opportunities, depending on role and preference
• Regular firm-sponsored events and a culture that places real value on employee wellbeing

The environment

This is a good fit for someone who wants to build their career in a practice that is focused, stable, and well-resourced, without losing the flexibility and support that can be harder to find in more rigid platforms. The firm publicly emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and creating an environment where people can build a long-term career while being supported to perform at a high level.

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