Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (Contract/Remote) at Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Contract Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (Remote)
Direct Counsel is partnering with a well-regarded Los Angeles-based firm seeking a Contract Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to support their active workers’ comp team. The firm is open to reviewing candidates with any level of experience in Workers Compensation Defense or Insurance Coverage, and the position offers remote flexibility.
Key Requirements:
Experience with workers' compensation defense (open to a range of backgrounds)
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills
Familiarity with insurance coverage or WC carrier-side work
Comfortable working on matters involving a national carrier providing excess reimbursement policies to qualified self-insureds
Responsibilities:
Handle legal matters related to workers' compensation defense
Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis
Draft legal documents, including memoranda, motions, and briefs
Provide legal counsel to clients
Represent clients in hearings and trials, as needed
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Active California bar admission
Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with legal teams
Demonstrated interest or experience in workers’ compensation and/or insurance defense
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