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Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney (House Counsel)

Sacramento, California, United States

Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Work
Hybrid
Employment
Not stated
Level
Not stated
Function
Legal & compliance
Pay
$152.6K – $193.7K a year
Posted
30 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $194K a year, is 13% above the median of $171K for legal jobs in Sacramento (middle half $150K – $200K, 12 jobs that state pay).

13 legal jobs open in Sacramento: 15% remote, 3 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, is seeking an experienced workers' compensation defense attorney to join its in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of California workers' compensation law, excellent communication, negotiation, deposition and litigation skills, and recent trial experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Law degree (JD or LLM) from an accredited law school.
  • Active California State Bar membership.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience defending workers' compensation cases in Northern California.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Manageable Caseloads
  • No Billable Hours Requirement
  • Work-Life Balance / Hybrid Schedule
  • Hybrid Schedule (Option to Work From Home 2 Days Per Week)
  • On-site Collaboration with Adjusting Staff; Opportunities to Train and Provide One-on-One Consultations
  • Modernized Historical Setting in East Sacramento
  • Free Lot Parking

BENEFITS

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Immediate vesting of retirement savings + Company match
  • Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Accounts
  • Paid Community Volunteer Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

ABOUT US

With more than 50 years in business, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture, and we believe in doing the right thing. That means we invest in our business in every way possible to deliver on our mission and demonstrate that people are what powers our success. Our commitment to financial strength and integrity means our customers can rest assured that we will be there when it counts.

At BHHC we embrace diversity and foster an environment where our people can be their authentic selves. Our differences make us stronger and better together, which fosters a harmonious workplace—something we truly value. We’ve created an approachable and collaborative atmosphere. Here you’ll find a welcoming workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and inspired to do great work. Together, we raise the bar by being curious, remaining customer-focused, and operating with integrity.

DISCLAIMERS

This job posting is not intended as an exhaustive listing of responsibilities and qualifications. A copy of the job description is available upon request. The Work from Home Program is subject to certain eligibility requirements.

This pay scale is an estimate of the salary range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations consistent with applicable law. The actual salary may be above or below the range. The pay scale applies only to this position and only if it is filled in Sacramento, California. The pay scale may be different for other positions or in other locations.

Source

Posted by Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:33 UTC; the original is the reference.

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