Workers Compensation Attorney MD and PA

Semmes; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated associate attorney with a strong background in workers' compensation and employer liability. This role offers a flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote options, while requiring in-office presence three days a week. Ideal candidates will have a JD, be barred in MD and PA, and possess a keen understanding of the relevant laws. Join a collaborative team in a supportive culture that values diversity and mentorship, ensuring your growth and success in the legal field.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Employer Funded Pension Plan

HSA and FSA Plans

Annual Performance Reviews

Bonus Plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet deadlines, multi-task, and handle a high volume of cases.
• Possess strong academic credentials and excellent research skills.

Skills

Workers' Compensation Defense Law

Insurance Defense

Personal Injury Law

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice law in MD and PA

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