Workers Compensation Attorney MD and PA

Semmes Bowen and Semmes; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service law firm in Maryland seeks an associate attorney specializing in workers' compensation and employers' liability. Candidates must have at least two years of experience and be admitted to practice in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The role offers flexible work options and a competitive compensation package. Applicants will benefit from a supportive environment that promotes collaboration and growth.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental benefits

Employee funded 401K

Employer funded pension plan

HSA and FSA plans

Competitive salary

Annual performance reviews

Bonus plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in workers' compensation defense law.
• Strong understanding of MD and PA workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Admitted to practice law in MD and PA.

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines and handle a high volume of cases.
• Possess strong academic credentials and excellent skills.
• Work independently while being organized and detail-oriented.

Skills

Research

Communication

Writing

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmeshas an immediate opening for an associate with 2+ years' experience in Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability. Qualified candidates must be barred in MD and PA. Candidates that are admitted to other jurisdictions such as DE, DC, VA, and WV are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates that have insurance defense, workers' compensation and/or personal injury experience.

We offer a flexible work environment with options for hybrid and remote work. Semmes is a paperless office with personal laptops provided for attorneys. This position will require you to commute to our Baltimore office 3 days per week.

Compensation: $90,000 to $160,000 annually including bonus

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in MD and PA.
• 2+ years of experience in workers' compensation defense law.
• Strong understanding of MD and PA workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Experience with employer liability claims a plus.
• Licensure in other jurisdictions is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Candidates should possess strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing and communication skills and have the ability to work independently.
• The position requires the ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle a high volume of cases.
• The desired candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, STD, Life benefits.
• Employee funded 401K.
• Employer funded pension plan.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Bonus plan.

A Full-Service Law Firm
Semmes, Bowen & Semmes is one of the oldest and largest full-service law firms in the State of Maryland. A diversified team of attorneys serves our clients through offices in five locations: Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland, McLean, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg, West Virginia. These strategic locations enable us to accommodate our clients who live and operate their business in the greater Mid-Atlantic area and to support our widening markets.
We are an employee focused community that provides hands on training and mentoring for our new employees. Learning by doing is an effective way to get acclimated to the firm. We offer a collegiate environment that supports teamwork and collaboration. We value our culture of diversity and respect within our teams and firmwide. We work together to reach our mutual goals.

EEO/AA employer – Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

All materials will be kept in strictest confidence. Semmes adheres to recruitment standards wherein selection of employees is made without regard to race, age, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.