What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (Contract/Remote) position at Direct Counsel?
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:
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Experience with workers' compensation defense (open to a range of backgrounds)
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Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills
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Familiarity with insurance coverage or WC carrier-side work
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Comfortable working on matters involving a national carrier providing excess reimbursement policies to qualified self-insureds
Responsibilities:
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Handle legal matters related to workers' compensation defense
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Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis
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Draft legal documents, including memoranda, motions, and briefs
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Provide legal counsel to clients
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Represent clients in hearings and trials, as needed
Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor (JD) degree
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Active California bar admission
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Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with legal teams
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Demonstrated interest or experience in workers’ compensation and/or insurance defense
