Remote Workers' Comp Defense Attorney (CO/UT)

Orion Placement; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Colorado/Utah-licensed attorney to manage a diverse workers' compensation defense caseload from assignment through resolution. You will develop case strategy, analyze claims, conduct legal research, and provide practical recommendations to clients.

This fully remote role offers mentorship, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for partnership; candidates must have 2+ years of legal experience and bar admissions in CO or UT.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado or Utah Bar admission required.
• 2+ years of legal or litigation experience.
• Workers' compensation defense or insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, case management, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of workers' compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, analyze claims, conduct legal research, and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, negotiations, and other stages of the litigation process.
• Maintain strong communication with employers, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage deadlines, calendars, billing requirements, and an active caseload in an organized and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support professionals while taking meaningful ownership of your matters.

Skills

Analytical

Writing

Communication

Case management

Time management

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Colorado/Utah-licensed attorney to manage a diverse workers' compensation defense caseload from assignment through resolution. You will develop case strategy, analyze claims, conduct legal research, and provide practical recommendations to clients.

This fully remote role offers mentorship, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for partnership; candidates must have 2+ years of legal experience and bar admissions in CO or UT.