Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Jobot; Cape Fear (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney to join its growing practice. This hybrid role offers opportunities across multiple Southeast locations and focuses on representing insurers, employers, and other clients in workers’ compensation matters.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., active bar admission, and strong litigation, writing, and client-management skills. A background in insurance-defense and a track record in handling complex claims is preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in the applicable state.
• Prior workers’ compensation or insurance-defense experience preferred.
• Litigation experience strongly valued.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage an active caseload and multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and client-management skills.
• Interest in developing a long-term workers’ compensation defense practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters.
• Manage claims from initial referral through resolution.
• Conduct depositions.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Review medical records and evaluate causation and damages.
• Develop case strategy and provide recommendations to clients.
• Communicate regularly with carriers, employers, and insured clients.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with trial/hearing preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong legal writing

Analytical skills

Client management

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in applicable state

Job description

Job Details

Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney | Hybrid | Multiple Southeast Locations

Salary: $100,000–$165,000

Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours

Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us

Hybrid | Multiple Southeast Locations

Salary: $100,000–$165,000

Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours

A highly established regional insurance defense firm with 100+ attorneys is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney to join its growing practice.

Founded more than 20 years ago, the firm has expanded to seven offices across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and focuses exclusively on insurance defense. Its attorneys represent insurers, employers, self-insured funds, government entities, and other institutional clients across sophisticated workers’ compensation and civil-defense matters.

The firm has earned significant recognition across its markets, with 30 attorneys included in the 2025 Best Lawyers listings, including several younger attorneys recognized as Ones to Watch and a Greenville attorney named Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Employers.

The culture is also a meaningful part of the opportunity. The firm emphasizes attorney training, mentorship, collaboration, and long‑term development while encouraging attorneys to build a work‑life balance that allows them to succeed both professionally and personally.

Locations

Opportunities are available in:

• Greenville, SC
• Columbia, SC
• Charleston, SC
• Myrtle Beach, SC
• Charlotte, NC
• Raleigh, NC
• Atlanta, GA

Why join us

Compensation & Work Structure

• Base salary: $100,000–$165,000, depending on experience
• 1,800 annual billable-hour requirement
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities

Why Consider the Opportunity

• 100+ attorney regional insurance‑defense platform
• Seven offices across GA, SC, and NC
• More than two decades of continued growth
• Strong Best Lawyers recognition
• Deep workers’ compensation defense bench
• Hybrid flexibility
• 1,800‑hour billable requirement
• Direct client interaction
• Meaningful responsibility and case ownership
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Long‑term advancement potential

Responsibilities

• Represent employers, insurers, and third‑party administrators in workers’ compensation matters
• Manage claims from initial referral through resolution
• Conduct depositions
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Review medical records and evaluate causation and damages
• Develop case strategy and provide recommendations to clients
• Communicate regularly with carriers, employers, and insured clients
• Negotiate settlements and assist with trial/hearing preparation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in the applicable state
• Prior workers’ compensation or insurance‑defense experience preferred
• Litigation experience strongly valued
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage an active caseload and multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and client‑management skills
• Interest in developing a long‑term workers’ compensation defense practice

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.