Settlement Attorney | DBA and Federal Workers’ Compensation

Lodestar Law LLC; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Generous paid time off

Twelve paid holidays

Professional development funding

Job summary

Lodestar Law LLC is a fully remote law firm specializing in DBA, Longshore, and related federal workers’ compensation matters. The Settlement Attorney will evaluate and negotiate resolutions, document and file settlements, and coordinate complex packages with clients and carriers.

The role emphasizes strategic negotiation, meticulous review of terms, and adherence to approval requirements while serving injured clients from a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong negotiation, legal analysis, drafting, and document review skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of matters with follow-ups and detailed documentation.
• Exceptional accuracy with settlement terms, calculations, deadlines, and execution requirements.
• High integrity, discretion, reliability, and commitment to client service.
• Ability to work independently and communicate consistently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess settlement readiness by reviewing liability, medical evidence, disability exposure, compensation history, vocational issues, litigation risk, and client objectives.
• Develop settlement valuations and negotiation strategies with the handling team.
• Counsel clients regarding settlement structure, legal effect, risks, tradeoffs, and required documentation.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, carriers, and other stakeholders to pursue favorable resolutions.
• Draft or review settlement agreements, releases, stipulations, fee documents, and supporting submissions for accuracy.
• Coordinate Section 8(i) settlement packages and related approvals and submissions.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Drafting

Document review

Client counseling

Independent work

Education

Active bar admission

Job description

About Lodestar Law

Lodestar Law LLC is dedicated to advocating for injured workers and helping them navigate some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Our highly specialized practice represents U.S. government contractors and other injured workers in claims arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NAFI). Our clients may have worked on military installations, government facilities, research stations, or in active conflict zones around the world.

We are a fully remote, forward-thinking law firm built on trust, accountability, responsiveness, and exceptional client service. We believe technology should enhance legal practice, not replace legal judgment or human connection. We use firm-approved systems to reduce repetitive administrative work so our attorneys can focus on advanced legal analysis, strategy, advocacy, and client relationships. Employees must follow all firm confidentiality, security, technology, and AI-use policies.

Who Thrives at Lodestar

• Trustworthy, honest, dependable, and accountable without constant supervision.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating proactively with a fully remote team.
• Highly organized, responsive, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Compassionate with injured clients while maintaining sound professional judgment.
• Curious, adaptable, and willing to learn specialized law, firm systems, and approved workflows.
• Committed to confidentiality, accuracy, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Settlement Attorney will focus on evaluating, negotiating, documenting, and advancing resolutions in DBA, NAFI, Longshore Act, and related federal workers’ compensation matters. This attorney will work closely with clients, litigation attorneys, opposing counsel, carriers, and the firm’s settlement support team to move cases from settlement evaluation through fully executed agreements, approval, payment, and appropriate closure. The ideal candidate is a strategic negotiator and meticulous document reviewer who can manage a large pipeline without losing sight of client goals or approval requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Assess settlement readiness by reviewing liability, medical evidence, disability exposure, compensation history, vocational issues, litigation risk, and client objectives.
• Develop settlement valuations and negotiation strategies in collaboration with the handling team.
• Counsel clients regarding settlement structure, legal effect, risks, tradeoffs, and required documentation.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, carriers, and other stakeholders to pursue favorable and practical resolutions.
• Draft or review settlement agreements, releases, stipulations, fee documents, and supporting submissions for accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate Section 8(i) settlement packages and related requirements, including necessary forms, signatures, supporting records, and approval submissions.
• Identify missing documents, calculation discrepancies, Medicare-related issues, or language that could delay approval or adversely affect the client.
• Track matters from mediation or agreement in principle through execution, submission, approval, payment, fee receipt, and case closure.
• Respond promptly to returned or deficient settlement packages and coordinate corrections with the appropriate team members
• Maintain clear status documentation and communicate delays, approvals, payment issues, and next steps to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys to ensure settlement positions reflect the complete evidentiary and procedural record.
• Use firm-approved workflows to improve settlement throughput while personally verifying all material terms, calculations, filings, and client communications.

Success in This Role

• Moves a substantial settlement pipeline forward through disciplined follow-up and deadline control.
• Produces accurate, complete settlement packages that minimize preventable returns or approval delays.
• Negotiates firmly and professionally while maintaining credibility and productive working relationships.
• Explains complex settlement terms in a client-friendly manner and confirms informed decision-making.
• Maintains close attention to calculations, releases, signatures, approval status, payment, and closure.

Required Qualifications

• Active bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong negotiation, legal analysis, drafting, document review, and client-counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large volume of matters, follow-ups, and detailed documentation.
• Exceptional accuracy with settlement terms, calculations, deadlines, and execution requirements.
• High integrity, discretion, reliability, and commitment to client service.
• Ability to work independently and communicate consistently in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DBA, NAFI, Longshore Act, workers’ compensation, administrative claims, personal injury settlements, or structured resolution work.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Section 8(i) settlements and related approval packages.
• Experience with mediation, settlement conferences, carrier negotiations, and post-settlement payment follow-up.

Benefits Highlights

• Fully remote work with no office requirements.
• Generous paid time off grows with tenure.
• Unused PTO may carry forward when permitted.
• Twelve paid holidays support meaningful personal time.
• Approved professional development expenses receive firm funding.
• Benefits are subject to eligibility, applicable law, and the current handbook and plan documents.

Compensation and Position Details

• Salary range: $150,000-$200,000.
• Full-time, fully remote position.
• Attorneys are expected to be available during standard business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Hiring Process

As part of our innovation-focused hiring process, candidates will complete a brief technology-enabled assessment addressing communication, judgment, problem-solving, and alignment with Lodestar’s culture. The assessment is reviewed by the hiring team and is one component of the overall evaluation. Technology supports the process and does not replace human review or final decision-making. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lodestar Law LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.