Workers' Compensation Attorney

Orionplacement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Houston, TX seeks an attorney to handle workers' compensation matters from intake to resolution, on-site with limited hybrid options as you establish with the team.

An active Texas Bar license is required; workers' compensation experience is preferred and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. This role offers meaningful responsibility and growth within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license required.
• Workers' compensation experience preferred.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation experience is a strong plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple matters.
• Bilingual ability is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle and support workers' compensation matters from initial intake through resolution.
• Review medical records, claim documentation, and other evidence.
• Assist with case strategy, claim evaluation, negotiations, and settlements.
• Communicate with clients and other parties regarding case developments.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings and other proceedings as appropriate.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and case-related materials.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage deadlines and maintain organized case files.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Bilingual ability

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your legal career with meaningful, hands-on workers' compensation matters
• Gain exposure to claims from intake through resolution while working alongside experienced attorneys
• Develop practical skills in negotiations, medical-record analysis, hearings, settlements, and client counseling
• Join a collaborative firm that values practical thinking, strong advocacy, and professional growth
• Opportunity for attorneys early in their careers to develop significant responsibility
• Limited flexibility for hybrid or remote work may be available as you become established with the team
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Location: Houston, Texas. This role is primarily on-site, with limited hybrid or remote flexibility available depending on experience, performance, and business needs.

Note: An active Texas attorney license is the only hard requirement for consideration. Prior workers' compensation experience is preferred, with approximately 1+ year being an ideal background, but it is not required to interview.

About Us

We are a progressive business and litigation law firm serving a diverse client base across multiple industries and jurisdictions. Our attorneys combine sophisticated legal experience with practical, forward-thinking strategies designed to solve real business and litigation challenges. We value excellent advocacy, teamwork, responsiveness, and attorneys who want to continue developing their skills.

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Job Description

• Handle and support workers' compensation matters from initial intake through resolution
• Review medical records, claim documentation, and other evidence
• Assist with case strategy, claim evaluation, negotiations, and settlements
• Communicate with clients and other parties regarding case developments
• Prepare for and participate in hearings and other proceedings as appropriate
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and case-related materials
• Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations
• Manage deadlines and maintain organized case files
• Take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license required
• Workers' compensation experience preferred
• 1+ year of workers' compensation experience is a strong plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple matters
• Bilingual ability is a significant plus
• Attorneys at any career level may be considered

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to build practical legal experience instead of being limited to narrow assignments. Our team values initiative, sound judgment, strong client service, and attorneys who want to keep growing. You'll join an environment where your work matters and where successful attorneys can earn greater responsibility over time.

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Benefits:

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