Insurance Defense Attorney – Workers' Compensation

Farmers Insurance

Attorney representing clients in workers' compensation matters at Farmers Insurance. Focusing on low complexity cases and ensuring efficient legal processes.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,450 - $174,240 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent clients in workers' compensation matters
Handle cases from intake to resolution
Litigate low complexity and exposure cases
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials
Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files
Perform other tasks to ensure efficient case management
May handle second chair trials and provide support to senior attorneys

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of workers' compensation experience
Licensed to practice Law in applicable states
Civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury experience preferred
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Excellent written communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Adept and proficient at using technology to maximize efficiency in virtual, paperless environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential up to 15% of the salary
Generous 401k
Auto allowance
PTO
Medical/dental/vision
Paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

workers' compensationcivil litigationpersonal injurycase managementpleadingsmotionsdiscoverybriefsnegotiationtrial support

Soft Skills

verbal communicationlistening skillswritten communicationjudgmentdecision makingtime managementpriority settingtechnical aptitude

Certifications

Licensed to practice Law