Associate Attorney - Workers Comp

Note: This position requires employees to be on a hybrid schedule at the Irvine, CA office.

Note: Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 base, with total earnings of $150,000 - $230,000 including bonuses.

About Our ClientOur client is a well-established law firm specializing in Workers Compensation law, dedicated to representing injured workers and ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve. With a client-focused approach, they provide compassionate, personalized legal representation and are committed to delivering excellent results.

Job DescriptionThe Associate Attorney will handle workers compensation cases on the plaintiff side, focusing on securing settlements and advocating for injured workers. Key responsibilities include:

• Representing injured workers in workers compensation claims from start to finish.
• Managing a caseload that includes settlement negotiations and some litigation.
• Drafting legal documents such as motions, petitions, and discovery.
• Appearing at hearings and depositions before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Working with medical and vocational experts to strengthen client cases.
• Keeping clients informed about case progress and legal strategies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 1+ years of experience in workers compensation law (plaintiff or defense).
• Strong litigation skills, with the ability to negotiate and draft legal documents effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Client-focused mindset with strong communication skills.
• A genuine passion for advocating for injured workers.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Competitive salary: $120,000 - $170,000 base, with total earnings of $150,000 - $230,000 including bonuses.
• Bonus structure tied to settlements, offering significant earning potential.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision insurance, and 3 weeks PTO.
• Continuing education opportunities to grow your expertise.
• Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and professional growth.

If you are passionate about helping injured workers and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JPC-189

Must be barred in CA. Must have 1+ years experience in Workers’ Comp (either plaintiff or defense side) in ANY role. Plaintiff side preferred. Litigation experience preferred

Open to new atty if they hit the right criteriaMust have CA bar license. Must have 0-2 years of experience working as an attorney. If no workers’ comp experience as an attorney, they must provide their academic transcript and it must be ‘good’, ie., top 25% of class generally, top 50% in a top law school, 3.3+ GPA, Dean’s List, Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude, CALI Awards. If they have 1+ years of experience in workers' comp on either defense or plaintiff side, submit.

If from a top 25% law school, you may submit without academic records
He is open to 0-2 year associates with strong academic records. Refer to JPC-280 for process on that.

Submissions:  Ash Minaie / [email protected]