Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

CLE Reimbursement & Professional Dev.

Modern Technology and Remote Practice 

Flexible Schedule Options

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney for a long-term career home with a real path to partnership. You will handle a diverse portfolio for insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and national clients, while enjoying fully remote, hybrid, or in-office options.

The role offers sophisticated defense work, direct client contact, and autonomy with mentorship from leadership.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar License.
• Minimum 3 years of Workers' Compensation Defense experience.
• Texas resident.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending hearings, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal opinions.
• Developing litigation strategy and advising clients on risk management.
• Negotiating settlements and handling dispute resolution matters.
• Working directly with insurance carriers, adjusters, employers, and claims professionals.
• Participating in additional insurance-related matters including subrogation and regulatory issues.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

Texas Bar License

Tools

Remote Practice Tools

Job description

Texas Licensed Attorneys Only | Partnership Potential

Are you a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney looking for a long-term career home where your work is valued, your schedule is flexible, and your path to partnership is real?

This opportunity offers the rare combination of sophisticated work, flexible work arrangements, strong compensation, and a clear path to partnership.

You'll work alongside accomplished attorneys representing insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and national clients across Texas while handling a diverse portfolio of workers' compensation defense matters. Attorneys seeking greater autonomy, meaningful client interaction, and long-term growth will find exceptional opportunity here.

Why Attorneys Are Interested

Fully Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office Flexibility in Austin, TX

Established, Stable Practice with Strong Reputation

Sophisticated Defense Work

Direct Client Contact and Case Ownership

Collaborative Team Environment with Low Turnover

Competitive Compensation and Bonus Structure

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution
• Taking and defending depositions
• Attending hearings, mediations, and administrative proceedings
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal opinions
• Developing litigation strategy and advising clients on risk management
• Negotiating settlements and handling dispute resolution matters
• Working directly with insurance carriers, adjusters, employers, and claims professionals
• Participating in additional insurance-related matters including subrogation and regulatory issues

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar License
• Minimum 3 years of Workers' Compensation Defense experience
• Texas resident
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Group Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• CLE Reimbursement & Professional Development Support
• Modern Technology and Remote Practice Tools
• Flexible Schedule Options
• Mentorship from Experienced Leadership

If you're seeking a firm where you can build a long-term career, gain meaningful responsibility, and have a genuine path toward partnership,