Workers’ Compensation Attorney (Defense)

WorkCompCentral

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Orange, CA
Contract type: Intern

Location: Orange or Van Nuys (Remote OK)

Compensation: $300,000 Base + Strong Bonus Potential for high biller

Alternate Comp Package: $200k+ for only 190-200 hours

A modern, progressive workers’ compensation defense firm is looking for an experienced attorney who wants compensation and workload to be tailored to their preferred way of practicing.

This is an unusually flexible opportunity. High-billing attorneys can earn $300,000+ base compensation with a larger caseload and strong bonus potential, while attorneys who prioritize work-life balance can choose a lower 180–200 hour/month billing target and a significantly more laid-back workload.

The firm is built around flexibility, modern case management, strong support staff, and giving attorneys more control over how they want to practice.

Position Highlights

  • $300,000+ base compensation for high-billing attorneys
  • Lower-hour option available: 180–200 billable hours/month
  • Compensation and caseload can be structured around the attorney’s preferred billing target
  • Strong performance-based billing bonus
  • Caseload generally ranges from 60–90 cases, depending on desired billing target
  • Fully remote or hybrid flexibility
  • Progressive, modern firm with a relaxed and supportive culture
  • Excellent medical benefits
  • 401(k) with strong benefits package
  • Experienced support staff and modern case-management systems

Choose the Workload That Fits You

One of the biggest differentiators of this position is the ability to choose how you want to practice.

High-Biller / $300K+ Model

  • Higher billing expectations
  • Approximately 80–95 cases
  • $300,000+ base compensation
  • Significant additional earning potential through bonuses
  • Designed for attorneys who want to maximize compensation

Flexible / Low-Hours Model

  • 180–200 billable hours/month
  • Approximately 60–65 cases
  • Lower-volume, more manageable practice
  • Designed for attorneys who value work-life balance over maximizing billables
  • Still eligible for performance-based bonuses

The firm understands that experienced attorneys have different priorities at different stages of their careers. You can choose the compensation and workload structure that makes sense for you.

Why Attorneys Choose This Firm

  • Real flexibility in billing expectations and workload
  • Ability to pursue $300K+ compensation or a lower-hour, lifestyle-focused practice
  • Progressive and modern firm culture
  • Leadership that genuinely values work-life balance
  • Excellent medical benefits and 401(k)
  • Strong support staff and case-management infrastructure
  • Remote/hybrid flexibility
  • Competitive billing bonus structure
  • Long-term stability without a traditional, rigid law-firm environment

This is a particularly good fit for an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who wants control over both their earning potential and their lifestyle rather than being locked into a one-size-fits-all billing requirement.

Interested candidates: Please send a resume to to receive a confidential call about the opportunity.

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