Georgia Workers' Comp Defense Attorney (Hybrid/Remote)

Connect Staffing, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual performance reviews

Bonuses

Relocation assistance not provided

Job summary

Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to represent employers, insurers, and clients in Georgia. The role covers claims from evaluation to resolution, with opportunities to negotiate settlements and handle depositions across the state.

The ideal candidate has a JD, GA bar, and 3+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience, with strong research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills. Office-based with possible hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• 3+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Georgia workers’ compensation law is highly desirable.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases, meet deadlines and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to attend hearings throughout Georgia as required.

Responsibilities

• Handle workers’ compensation defense matters from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Review medical records and evidence to assess liability, exposure and defenses.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients on claim handling, risks and settlements.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs and reports to clients.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in discovery.
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions and other proceedings before GA boards as needed.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in disputed claims.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters and opposing counsel on status and strategy.
• Monitor deadlines and maintain accurate documentation of case developments.

Skills

WC defense experience

Bar admission GA

Legal research

Negotiation

Litigation strategy

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Connect Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to represent employers, insurers, and clients in Georgia. The role covers claims from evaluation to resolution, with opportunities to negotiate settlements and handle depositions across the state.

The ideal candidate has a JD, GA bar, and 3+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience, with strong research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills. Office-based with possible hybrid arrangements.