Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney in Sacramento

3. Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney in Sacramento# Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney in Sacramento Sacramento, CAStart Date
09/16/2026

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, is hiring a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney for its House Counsel team in Sacramento, California. The hybrid role defends workers' compensation cases, manages caseloads, conducts depositions and litigation, and negotiates resolutions. The position is classified as exempt and requires a California law license. The employer has not provided a salary or Final date to receive applications.

The attorney works with adjusting staff and provides training and one-on-one consultations. At least three years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Northern California is required, along with recent trial experience. The employer has not provided a full-time or part-time label, so the employment type is Not provided by the employer.
* Role:
Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (Associate House Counsel)

* Employer:

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division

* Location:

Sacramento, California
* Work mode:
Hybrid, with onsite collaboration with adjusting staff

* Employment type:

Exempt; full-time or part-time status not provided by the employer
* Salary:
Not provided by the employer
* Final date to receive applications:
Not provided by the employer
* Practice area:
California workers' compensation defense

Apply For This Defense Attorney Role Applications for the Sacramento role use the official application page. The employer has not provided additional application instructions, compensation, or a deadline.## California Workers' Compensation Defense The associate house counsel defends workers' compensation cases for the Workers Compensation Division. The work includes caseload management, depositions, litigation, negotiation, and recent trial practice. The attorney also collaborates with adjusting staff as claims move through the legal process.

House Counsel work requires consistent case evaluation and communication across legal and claims functions. The attorney provides one-on-one consultations and training, which adds an internal advisory responsibility to the defense docket. The employer identifies manageable caseloads and no billable-hours requirement for the role.## Litigation Experience And California LicensingA JD or LLM from an accredited law school is required. Active California State Bar membership is also required.

The role seeks a solid understanding of California workers' compensation law, excellent communication and negotiation skills, deposition and litigation ability, and recent trial experience.
* At least three years defending workers' compensation cases in Northern California
* Recent trial experience
* California workers' compensation law knowledge
* Deposition, negotiation, and litigation skills
* Clear communication with legal and claims professionals

The jurisdiction-specific license and Northern California defense experience define the role's core eligibility. Litigation judgment must be paired with accurate claim analysis, organized case handling, and communication that supports adjusting staff.## House Counsel Work In Sacramento The team works on a hybrid schedule with onsite collaboration with adjusting staff. The employer identifies Sacramento as the role's location and describes the legal department as an in-house function.

The work takes place in a modernized historical setting in East Sacramento with free lot parking.

The position includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, and flexible savings accounts. The package also includes paid time off, paid holidays, a paid community volunteer day, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and an employee referral program.## Casework And Team Responsibilities Workers' compensation defense requires a controlled workflow from initial case review through depositions, negotiations, and litigation.

The attorney manages the caseload while coordinating with adjusting staff and keeping legal analysis tied to the claim record. Trial experience supports the courtroom portion of the work, while negotiation skills support resolution efforts.

Training and one-on-one consultations make the role collaborative rather than limited to individual files. The House…