Workers' Comp Defense Associate: Independent Caseload

Lockridge Partners; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockridge Partners, a well-established Philadelphia-area regional defense firm, is seeking an associate to join its workers' compensation team. The attorney will manage a personal caseload from intake through resolution and appeal, appearing before PA WC Judges in the region, and drafting petitions and memoranda with support from partners.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, an active PA Bar license, and 2+ years of workers' compensation defense experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active PA Bar license in good standing required.
• 2+ years of workers' compensation defense experience.
• PA & NJ dual licensure preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle workers' compensation defense matters independently from intake through resolution and appeal.
• Appear before Workers' Compensation Judges across the Philadelphia region and surrounding counties.
• Draft petitions, answers, and legal memoranda; conduct medical discovery.
• Advise employer and insurance carrier clients on claim strategy, exposure, and settlement.
• Travel to area counties for hearings with mileage/travel expenses reimbursed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written & verbal skills

Independent caseload management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Lockridge Partners, a well-established Philadelphia-area regional defense firm, is seeking an associate to join its workers' compensation team. The attorney will manage a personal caseload from intake through resolution and appeal, appearing before PA WC Judges in the region, and drafting petitions and memoranda with support from partners.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, an active PA Bar license, and 2+ years of workers' compensation defense experience.