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Verified Pay check_circle $135,000-$175,000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Ontario, California

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Job Description

Job Description
Workers' Compensation Applicant Attorney

--This is a HYBRID opportunity with 2-3 days required in the Ontario office--

Workers' Compensation Applicant Attorney 

We are a longstanding Southern California law firm dedicated to helping injured workers and accident victims rebuild their lives. For 90 years, we have combined compassionate client service with proven advocacy in workers' compensation, personal injury, employment, and related matters, recovering billions for the people we represent. Our team is driven by purpose, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work that makes a real difference for clients and their families.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Applicant Attorney to represent injured plaintiffs in workers' compensation and personal injury matters. The successful candidate will manage a workers' comp-heavy caseload, focusing on workplace injuries. This role requires strong advocacy, client counseling, and the ability to work collaboratively with experts and medical providers to secure maximum compensation for clients.
 
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Salary: $135k-175k (DOE)
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Hybrid remote work flexibility - 2-3 days in office
  • Employer-provided Gas Card for commuting into the office
  • Employer-paid Car Insurance
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 100% coverage for employee HMO plan
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off - vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and Long-term disability
  • ...and more!

    Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a full caseload of workers' compensation matters, including catastrophic injury claims (head/brain, spinal/back injuries, etc).
  • Conduct client intake and initial case evaluation; develop case strategy and timeline for each matter.
  • Draft pleadings, complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement demands, and trial briefs.
  • Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and coordinate with expert witnesses (medical, vocational, economic).
  • Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and insurance representatives while protecting client interests; recommend settlement strategy to clients.
  • Represent clients at mediations, administrative hearings, arbitration, and trials in state and/or federal court as required.
  • Manage case budgets, timelines, and document retention; maintain organized and accurate case files and dockets.
  • Perform legal research and analysis to support case theories, motions, and trial presentations.
  • Communicate regularly with clients, keep them informed of case developments, and provide compassionate, clear counsel regarding medical and legal options.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, paralegals, and staff; mentor junior attorneys and participate in practice development and community outreach when appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in California.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in workers' compensation matters; candidates with disability experience preferred.
  • Strong drafting, legal research, and communication skills.
  • Excellent client counseling, negotiation, and case management abilities; comfortable working under deadlines and managing multiple matters.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Comfortable with case management software and common office technology; reliable transportation and willingness to travel to courts appointments as needed.

Benefits

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/23/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$135000 - $175000 USD per year

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Posting ID: 1283839575 Posted: 2026-07-30 Job Title: Worker Compensation