Job Openings Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (West Coast) – Remote

About the job Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (West Coast) – Remote

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (West Coast) – Remote

(Los Angeles | Sacramento, Las Vegas, NV | Orange County, CA

Salary Range: $125k - $300k

We are looking for a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney with 1+ years of experience to join a collaborative, remote-first firm that handles cases from inception through appeal. Whether you're an experienced comp attorney or a civil litigator looking to transition into a new area of law, McNamara & Drass offers a comprehensive training program and a bonus-heavy compensation structure that rewards hard work.

What will you be doing?

  • Handling workers' compensation defense cases from initial setup through appeal
  • Valuing cases early and often, giving clients the option to settle or continue litigation
  • Collaborating with partners and fellow associates on case strategy
  • Building and maintaining relationships with adjusters and clients
  • Meeting a monthly billable target of 220 hours with opportunity to earn significant bonuses above that

Key Requirements

  • Active California Bar license (required)
  • Minimum 1 year of legal experience (civil litigation or workers' comp)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing ability; it is a customer service business
  • Demonstrated job stability (no pattern of frequent job changes)
  • Willingness to learn and handle cases the firm's way, with a conservative approach to billing
  • Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

The firm operates a bonus-heavy compensation structure with additional bonuses for exceeding the 220 monthly billable hour minimum and for generating new client files. (For attorneys who bill above minimums, total compensation can significantly exceed base salary.)