Randstad

Workers Compensation Defense Trial Attorney

Posted Nov 12, 2026
Location
Glendale
Hours/week
40 hrs/week
Timeline
6 months
Payrate range
122000 - 184000 $/year

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Location: Hybrid - Glendale, CA (500 N. Brand Street, Suite 1280, Glendale, CA 91203)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Compensation: $122,000 – $184,000 / year (commensurate with experience, determined at offer)

Position Overview

Randstad, in partnership with an industry-leading property and casualty insurer, is actively seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join their claims legal department in Glendale, CA.

Our client features an established, rich history and fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment dedicated to professional development, legal excellence, and robust advocacy. In this role, you will play a vital part in resolving claims expeditiously and cost-effectively. You will take ownership of Workers' Compensation cases from inception to conclusion—including dismissal, settlement, or trial—while partnering directly with seasoned claims adjusters and corporate clients to deliver defensive advocacy and high-impact dispute resolution.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $122,000 – $184,000 annually

  • Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options

  • Retirement: 401(k) program through Hanover

  • Professional Growth: Hands-on litigation, continuous legal training, robust career progression, and dedicated mentorship

Key Responsibilities

  • Caseload Management: Actively manage an assigned caseload of Workers' Compensation files from initial notice of loss through resolution (dismissal, settlement, or trial).

  • Strategy & Defense: Formulate legal theories and craft tailored affirmative defenses based on the specific facts and nuances of each claim.

  • Litigation & Court Appearances: Handle routine depositions, hearings, mandatory settlement conferences, and trials with professional decorum and sharp courtroom presence.

  • Motion Practice & Discovery: Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, execute routine motion practice, and manage discovery to build solid, defensible positions.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with claims adjusters and corporate clients to assess exposure and drive resolutions that are both legally sound and cost-effective.

  • Travel: Travel to regional workers' compensation boards, courts, and client offices as required to represent client interests.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensure: Active admission to the California State Bar in good standing (must maintain active status).

  • Experience: Direct experience handling complex Workers' Compensation defense matters.

  • Communication & Advocacy: Proven ability to advocate effectively in legal forums and translate complex legal theories into clear, accessible language for claims professionals and clients.

  • Organizational Skills: Demonstrated capability to prioritize, organize, and drive a steady caseload forward in a fast-paced setting.

  • Compliance & Driving: Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and a strict commitment to preserving client confidentiality.

Desired Skills & Attributes

  • Legal Research & Investigation: Strong proficiency in Westlaw/LexisNexis, statutory analysis, and case law interpretation, with an analytical approach to evidence gathering, preservation, and fact-finding.

  • Courtroom Decorum: Deep familiarity with court rules, board regulations, civil procedure, and appropriate courtroom etiquette.

  • Technical Proficiency: Experience managing digital caseloads, legal calendars, high-volume email correspondence, and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within an integrated team alongside fellow attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and claims adjusters.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Extended periods of sitting and/or standing at a workstation (75%–90% of the workday).

  • Regular operation of computers, multi-screen setups, and standard office technology.

  • Ability to safely drive a motor vehicle and travel locally/regionally to hearings, depositions, boards, and courtrooms.

  • Capacity to work effectively and maintain composure under tight deadlines in a fast-paced legal office environment.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.