Attorney - Workers Compensation -New Jersey- $175k

We Are Legal Revolution; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Remote; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Iselin, NJ is seeking an experienced workers’ compensation defense attorney to support employers and carriers, handling hearings, motions and settlements in NJ. The role is remote with a strong path to partnership based on loyalty and performance.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and active NJ bar admission, with 3–7 years’ post-bar experience in workers’ comp defense, including hearing or settlement work. This is a high-visibility opportunity at a growing NLJ 500 firm.

Qualifications

• JD and active New Jersey bar.
• 3–7 years post-bar workers’ compensation defense — current Associate, Counsel, or Partner.
• Hearing or settlement experience in NJ workers’ comp.

Responsibilities

• Defend New Jersey workers’ compensation claims for employers and carriers.
• Handle hearings, motions, and conferences before the Division of Workers’ Compensation.
• Coordinate IMEs, medical records, and settlement negotiations.
• Advise on compensability, exposure, and return-to-work.

Job description

Location/Schedule: Iselin, NJ (Remote)

Practice: New Jersey workers’ compensation defense for employers, carriers, and third-party administrators.

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Founded in 1985 – The firm has grown into an NLJ 500 defense firm with more than 200 professionals and offices across multiple states.
• Workers’ Compensation Core Group for Decades – Workers’ compensation has been a backbone practice since the firm expanded into the area in 1987.
• Top-Ranked Workers’ Compensation Attorneys – The firm employs top-ranked workers’ compensation attorneys across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• No Billable-Hour Quota – Production is measured on revenue and collectibles.
• Partnership Based on Loyalty and Ability – Advancement includes profit sharing.
• Remote Role in Iselin – The position is based in Iselin, New Jersey.
• $175K Base for New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Defense

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend New Jersey workers’ compensation claims for employers and carriers.
• Handle hearings, motions, and conferences before the Division of Workers’ Compensation.
• Coordinate IMEs, medical records, and settlement negotiations.
• Advise on compensability, exposure, and return-to-work.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD and active New Jersey bar.
• 3–7 years post-bar workers’ compensation defense — current Associate, Counsel, or Partner.
• Hearing or settlement experience in NJ workers’ comp.