Senior Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney - California (Remote)

Schallert PC is a woman-owned workers' compensation defense firm built for attorneys who want to do serious litigation work without the grind that usually comes with it. We're fully remote, we represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers across California, and we're hiring an experienced defense attorney to run a complex caseload, try cases, and help bring our associates along.

This is a senior seat. You'll own your calendar, set the strategy on your files, and be someone the rest of the team can come to with a hard question.

The work

You'll handle defense files from assignment through resolution. Day to day, that looks like:

• Carrying a litigated caseload with a workload that's actually manageable — we set clear expectations rather than handing you an impossible book
• Taking and defending depositions, and working through AME/QME issues
• Appearing at WCAB hearings, MSCs, and trials
• Building case strategy and explaining it to claims professionals in plain terms
• Negotiating and closing files — C&Rs and stipulations that hold up
• Handling lien disputes and the rest of the litigation lifecycle
• Acting as a resource and informal mentor for our associate attorneys

What we're looking for

• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years defending California workers' compensation matters
• Genuine comfort carrying litigated files on your own — depositions, hearings, trial
• Good judgment about when to push a file and when to resolve it
• Clear, direct communication with clients and claims teams
• You're at home in a paperless, tech-forward practice (EAMS, e-filing, the usual)

Pay and benefits

• $170,000–$250,000 base, depending on experience
• Signing bonus up to $20,000
• Billable-hour and business-development incentives, plus additional pay tied to strong case resolutions
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical and dental coverage
• Flexible PTO and firm holidays
• CLE and professional development support

How we work

We started this firm on a simple idea: you can practice at a high level without burning out. A few things we do differently are worth knowing before you apply.

You'll have real support. We run roughly a 2:1 staff-to-attorney ratio, so your time goes to legal work and not chasing down records or formatting exhibits.

Remote actually means remote. Everyone works from a home office somewhere in California. No commute, no corner-office politics. We've built our own case analytics and use modern research tools, so the technology works for you instead of getting in the way.

We still get in the same room. The whole firm takes a fully-paid international trip every year ( the last one was in Panama ) and we do regular team dinners. Remote shouldn't mean isolated, and ours isn't.

We hire people who have each other's backs. High-stakes litigation only works when the team trusts one another, and we hire and protect that on purpose.

How to apply

Our process is straightforward: we review your application, you have a conversation with leadership, we talk through a practical case scenario, and then we put together an offer and an onboarding plan.

Send your resume to careers@schallertpc.com. If you'd rather just talk it through first, email us and we'll set up a call.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 – $275,000.00 per year

Benefits: 401(k) matching · Health insurance · Dental insurance · Paid time off · Professional development assistance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience: California workers' compensation defense — 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification: California State Bar license (Required)

Work Location: Remote — must reside in California

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Workers' compensation law: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Califorina state bar license (Required)

Location:

• California (Required)

Work Location: Remote