Hybrid Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney – Atlanta

Atkins David Smith LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins David Smith LLC in Atlanta, GA, seeks a full-time Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney with 1–3 years of experience for a hybrid role blending in-office and remote work. You will manage a caseload of workers’ compensation matters, including claim evaluation, discovery, motions, and hearings.

You will draft pleadings, briefs, and correspondence, perform legal research, and provide strategic advice to employers, insurers, and TPAs, with frequent client communications and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of workers’ compensation or related civil litigation experience.
• Strong insurance, claims handling, and claims management skills.
• Understanding of employee benefits and related employment issues.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy abilities.
• Georgia Bar membership or eligibility within a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building.
• Strong ethics and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and correspondence for matters in suit or defense.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda for cases.
• Provide strategic advice to employers, insurers, and TPAs.
• Maintain regular client communication and status updates.
• Participate in mediation and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to deliver timely services.
• Assist with client trainings, seminars, and updates on claims management.

Skills

Workers' comp law

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Bar admission Georgia

Team collaboration

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Atkins David Smith LLC in Atlanta, GA, seeks a full-time Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney with 1–3 years of experience for a hybrid role blending in-office and remote work. You will manage a caseload of workers’ compensation matters, including claim evaluation, discovery, motions, and hearings.

You will draft pleadings, briefs, and correspondence, perform legal research, and provide strategic advice to employers, insurers, and TPAs, with frequent client communications and opportunities for