Workers' Compensation Associate

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Jobot in Atlanta, GA seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate to defend employers and insurers in complex matters. This permanent, on-site role requires a lawyer with 5+ years' experience, strong defense strategies, and the ability to manage cases from evaluation to resolution.

Responsibilities include evaluating claims, drafting pleadings, taking depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials, while staying current on Georgia workers’ compensation law and maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active Georgia Bar membership.
• 5+ years of workers’ compensation defense, insurance defense, or civil litigation.
• Experience representing employers and carriers in contested claims.
• Ability to independently manage cases from intake through settlement or trial.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Georgia workers’ compensation defense matters for employers and insurers.
• Evaluate claims, investigate facts, analyze medical records, and develop defense strategies.
• Provide counsel on liability, exposure, and litigation strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement documents.
• Take and defend depositions of claimants, witnesses, and providers.
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with claims professionals and opposing counsel to move cases toward resolution.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on Georgia workers’ comp law.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Deposition experience

Litigation strategy

Effective advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Workers' Compensation Associate

$125000 - $160000 per year | Atlanta, GA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Take the next step in your legal career with a permanent Workers’ Compensation Associate opportunity focused on representing employers and insurance carriers. This role is ideal for an attorney with 5+ years of relevant experience who enjoys developing defense strategies, managing litigation, and advocating for clients in complex workers’ compensation matters.

You will handle cases from initial evaluation through resolution, working with clients and legal colleagues to deliver practical counsel and effective representation. Bring your insurance defense experience, litigation judgment, and commitment to client service to a role where your contributions matter.

Why join us?

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Georgia workers’ compensation defense matters on behalf of employers and insurance carriers.
• Evaluate claims, investigate facts, analyze medical records, and develop defense strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Provide clear, timely counsel regarding liability, exposure, litigation strategy, settlement opportunities, and case developments.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, settlement documents, and other case-related materials.
• Take and defend depositions of claimants, witnesses, medical providers, and other relevant parties.
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials before the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, as applicable.
• Collaborate with claims professionals, employer representatives, experts, and opposing counsel to move cases toward efficient resolution.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on Georgia workers’ compensation law, procedural requirements, and relevant decisions.
• Maintain accurate case records, meet deadlines, and comply with ethical obligations and client reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Georgia Bar.
• 5+ years of relevant attorney experience, with a strong background in workers’ compensation defense, insurance defense, civil litigation, or equivalent practice.
• Experience representing employers and insurance carriers in contested claims and litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases from intake and investigation through settlement, hearing, or trial.
• Experience conducting depositions, participating in mediation, and preparing matters for contested proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to assess risk, exercise sound judgment, and translate complex legal issues into practical client guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach, professional integrity, and dedication to responsive client service.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.