Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Attorney

Orionplacement; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Delaware is seeking an attorney with active Delaware Bar admission to manage personal injury and workers' compensation matters. You will work directly with clients, guide them through litigation and claims processes, and handle discovery, pleadings, and depositions in a hybrid work setting.

The role offers meaningful case ownership, collaboration with experienced attorneys, and opportunities to develop litigation skills while balancing in-person Delaware hearings with

Qualifications

• Active Delaware Bar admission required.
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred, with strong motivation and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury and workers' compensation matters.
• Work directly with clients through litigation and claims processes.
• Handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and case-related work.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Evaluate facts, liability, damages, medical evidence, and settlement opportunities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to move cases toward resolution.
• Develop courtroom, negotiation, and client-management skills with growing responsibility.

Skills

Delaware Bar

Litigation

Client communication

Legal writing

Job description

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build meaningful, hands-on litigation experience while taking real ownership of cases
• Work directly with clients and make a tangible difference for people navigating serious injuries
• Join a growing, collaborative law firm where motivated attorneys can learn, develop, and advance
• Gain exposure to personal injury, workers' compensation, motor vehicle accident, premises liability, and medical malpractice matters
• Enjoy significant flexibility for remote work while remaining actively involved in Delaware hearings, depositions, and litigation
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package with bonus opportunities, health insurance, a 401(k), and a cash balance retirement plan
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who value teamwork, client service, professional development, and strong advocacy

Location:

Wilmington, Delaware. This role offers significant Hybrid-work flexibility for an attorney who lives in Delaware or the surrounding area. Because the position includes Delaware court hearings, depositions, and other in-person litigation responsibilities, candidates must be able to appear in Delaware as needed.

Note:

Active admission to the Delaware Bar is required. We are particularly interested in attorneys with 3+ years of experience, but we will consider Delaware-barred attorneys with less experience who demonstrate strong motivation, sound judgment, and a genuine desire to develop as litigators.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a growing Delaware personal injury law firm representing individuals throughout the state in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and other injury claims. Our team is committed to exceptional client service, strong advocacy, collaboration, and giving attorneys the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for their work.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury and workers' compensation matters while developing effective case strategies
• Work directly with clients and guide them through the litigation and claims process
• Handle discovery, legal research, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other case-related work
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, court hearings, negotiations, and other litigation proceedings
• Evaluate case facts, liability, damages, medical evidence, and settlement opportunities
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently toward successful resolution
• Develop your courtroom, litigation, negotiation, and client-management skills through meaningful hands-on experience
• Take increasing ownership of cases as your experience and capabilities grow

Qualifications

• Active Delaware Bar admission required
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred, although strong Delaware-barred attorneys with less experience will be considered
• Litigation, personal injury, workers' compensation, plaintiff-side, insurance defense, or related civil litigation experience is helpful
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and analytical skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and assuming responsibility for cases
• Motivated to learn, litigate, and grow with a developing practice
• Must live in Delaware or the surrounding area and be available for Delaware court hearings, depositions, and other in-person proceedings

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work, not simply observe from the sidelines. Our attorneys work directly with clients, develop cases, participate in litigation, and grow as advocates. We offer a team-oriented environment, meaningful professional development, substantial work flexibility, bonus opportunities, strong benefits, and the chance to build a long-term career with a growing practice.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan