Workers' Compensation Attorney

Orion Placement; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an attorney to manage workers' compensation defense matters remotely, handling claims for established clients. Remote work with regular in-person court appearances is required, including travel within the DC region.

Maryland Bar license and 1+ year WC experience are essential, with strong preference for defense experience. You will represent employers and insurers, draft pleadings, analyze medical records, and negotiate settlements, while maintaining client communication

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Bar license required.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation law experience required.
• Workers' compensation defense experience strongly preferred.
• Litigation experience involving hearings, depositions, motions, discovery, or court appearances preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and an active caseload in a remote environment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to attend in-person proceedings required.
• Virginia or Washington, DC bar admission, or eligibility and willingness to waive into those jurisdictions, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Represent employers, insurers, and other clients in workers' compensation claims and litigation.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, court appearances, depositions, mediations, and related proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal correspondence, and case evaluations.
• Analyze medical records, claim histories, and other evidence to develop effective defense strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, exposure, strategy, and recommended next steps.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue practical, efficient resolutions when appropriate.
• Maintain organized case files while meeting court deadlines, reporting requirements, and billable expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while independently managing day-to-day case responsibilities.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Client communication

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work fully remotely while handling meaningful workers' compensation defense matters for established clients.
• Join a modern law practice that values strong client communication, strategic thinking, and creative resolution of claims.
• Take ownership of your cases while gaining meaningful litigation and courtroom experience.
• Earn competitive billable hour bonus incentives in addition to base compensation.
• Build your career with a team that is open to both developing associates and more experienced attorneys.
• Attorneys with Virginia or Washington, DC bar admission can bring additional value and expand their practice opportunities.

Location:

Remote position for candidates residing within approximately 100 miles of Columbia, Maryland, including the Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia region. Attorneys work remotely but must be available for regular in-person court appearances and other required proceedings.

Note:

Candidates must have an active Maryland Bar license, at least 1+ year of workers' compensation law experience, and reliable transportation for regular court appearances. Workers' compensation defense experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a litigation-focused law practice taking a modern approach to representing our clients through responsive communication, aggressive defense strategies, and creative solutions to complex claims. Our attorneys are trusted to take ownership of their work while receiving the support needed to grow and succeed. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Represent employers, insurers, and other clients in workers' compensation claims and litigation.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, court appearances, depositions, mediations, and related proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal correspondence, and case evaluations.
• Analyze medical records, claim histories, and other evidence to develop effective defense strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, exposure, strategy, and recommended next steps.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue practical, efficient resolutions when appropriate.
• Maintain organized case files while meeting court deadlines, reporting requirements, and billable expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while independently managing day-to-day case responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Bar license required.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation law experience required.
• Workers' compensation defense experience strongly preferred.
• Litigation experience involving hearings, depositions, motions, discovery, or court appearances preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and an active caseload in a remote environment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to attend in-person proceedings required.
• Virginia or Washington, DC bar admission, or eligibility and willingness to waive into those jurisdictions, is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the flexibility of a remote practice without sacrificing substantive litigation experience or professional growth. Our team values independence, strong advocacy, responsive client service, and practical problem-solving. Attorneys have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases, develop courtroom experience, and earn additional compensation through competitive billable hour bonus incentives.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance