Description
A leading California-based defense firm is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. Known for its strong mentorship, comprehensive training, and commitment to professional growth, the firm fosters a culture of excellence, respect, and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to work with respected legal minds and handle complex cases in a supportive, high-performance environment.
Who You Are
- Licensed to practice in California with an active California Bar membership
- 5+ years’ experience in workers’ compensation litigation
- Skilled in legal research, negotiation, and oral advocacy
- Adept at managing deadlines and prioritizing case progression
- Comfortable mentoring junior staff or managing legal assistants
- Focused on client service and committed to professional integrity
- Interested in ongoing legal education and regulatory updates
- Able to travel domestically as needed
What You’ll Do
- Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, and hearings
- Guide legal assistants and contribute to team training
- Review case files and ensure accurate, timely timekeeping
- Prepare legal documents and client communications
- Negotiate lien resolutions and case settlements
- Maintain and update case data using legal software
- Deliver client-facing training on relevant legal developments
- Build trusted relationships with colleagues, clients, and experts
- Collaborate in marketing or industry events as needed
- Stay up to date with case law and evolving workers’ compensation statutes
- Participate in file reviews and help develop litigation strategies
What Success Looks Like
- Deadlines are consistently met and deliverables are completed to a high standard
- Favorable case outcomes are secured through effective negotiation or litigation
- Team members are mentored and supported in their professional development
- Strong, trust-based relationships are maintained with clients
Salary Range: $100,000 – 220,000 annually, based on experience
Location: Fully remote, based in Pacific Time. Office space available if desired, with multiple locations across California.
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
