Georgia Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney – Associate

LHH Recruitment Solutions

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Atlanta is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to join a leading litigation team. This role concentrates on defense of challenging workers' compensation matters in a prominent regional firm.

Responsibilities include managing a high-volume caseload from inception through resolution, representing clients at mediations, hearings, depositions, and admin proceedings, and drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents with strong analytical support.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law and good standing in Georgia.
2+ years of workers' compensation defense experience preferred.
Experience handling hearings, depositions, and case management responsibilities.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation abilities.
Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload while balancing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution.
Represent clients at mediations, hearings, depositions, and administrative proceedings.
Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
Analyze medical records, employment records, and other case-related materials.
Develop case strategies and provide legal advice regarding exposure, liability, and risk management.
Take and defend depositions of claimants, medical providers, and fact witnesses.
Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel regarding case developments and litigation strategy.