Associate/Attorney-Workers Compensation

We Are Legal Revolution; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution seeks a qualified workers' compensation defense attorney in New Jersey. Defend employers and carriers, review records, prepare for depositions, and represent clients at mediations and hearings. A JD and New Jersey bar are required, with 3–7+ years of related experience.

Competitive base salary and sustainable workloads. Join a firm known for mentorship, loyalty, and long-term retention, with a national platform and revenue-based targets to support advancement of your

Qualifications

• JD required and active New Jersey bar.
• 3–7+ years of workers' compensation or related insurance defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers and carriers in workers' compensation claims from investigation through hearings.
• Review medical records, prepare for and attend depositions, and handle motion practice.
• Represent clients at mediations, formal hearings, and related proceedings.
• Manage caseloads involving contested claims, liens, and return-to-work issues.

Skills

Workers' compensation

Insurance defense

Education

JD and New Jersey Bar

Job description

Our client is a national mid-size firm ranked in the NLJ 500 with over 200 attorneys across multiple offices. The firm has built a strong reputation in workers' compensation defense and is known for a lower-pressure environment with strong mentorship and long-term retention.

Why You Should Join:

• No Traditional Billable Hour Requirement - Targets are based on revenue and collectibles, so your time is valued for results, not pure hours
• Clear Partner Track with Profit Sharing - Advancement is based on loyalty and ability, with profit-sharing opportunity once you make partner
• Strong Mentorship & Low Turnover - People rarely leave because of a bad environment; offices are known for solid mentors and professional colleagues
• National Platform, Manageable Pressure - Resources of a 200+ attorney firm without the typical big-firm intensity
• Competitive $175K Base - Solid compensation in a firm that prioritizes sustainable workloads

Key Duties:

• Defend employers and carriers in workers' compensation claims from investigation through hearings
• Review medical records, prepare for and attend depositions, and handle motion practice
• Represent clients at mediations, formal hearings, and related proceedings
• Manage caseloads involving contested claims, liens, and return-to-work issues

Requirements:

• JD and active New Jersey bar
• 3-7+ years of workers' compensation or related insurance defense experience

No one fits every box perfectly - if this looks like a good fit, let's talk confidentially.