Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

Orion Placement; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Partnership track

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to manage a diverse workers’ compensation defense caseload with hands-on responsibility and mentorship.

This fully remote role is based for Colorado/Utah in your location with a hybrid option for the Denver Metro Area. Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado or Utah Bar and have 2+ years of legal experience, with strong advocacy and case-management skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal or litigation experience.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, case management, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of workers’ compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, analyze claims, conduct legal research, and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, negotiations, and other stages of the litigation process.
• Maintain strong communication with employers, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage deadlines, calendars, billing requirements, and an active caseload in an organized and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support professionals while taking meaningful ownership of your matters.

Skills

Analytical

Written communication

Verbal communication

Case management

Time management

Job description

• Manage a meaningful caseload while representing employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation matters.
• Build your litigation skills with hands-on responsibility, strong mentorship, and support from an experienced defense team.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working fully remote while remaining connected to a collaborative, established law practice.
• Work on challenging matters that strengthen your case management, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Build a long-term career with bonus opportunities, professional development, and a potential path to partnership.

Location:

This position is fully remote for attorneys currently based in Colorado or Utah, with a hybrid option available for candidates in the Denver Metro Area.

Note:

Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado or Utah Bar and have 2+ years of legal experience. Workers’ compensation defense or insurance defense experience is highly preferred.

About Us

We are an established multi-state law firm representing employers, insurance carriers, and businesses in workers’ compensation, insurance defense, civil litigation, and related matters. Our team combines the resources and experience of an established practice with responsive service, practical legal strategy, and a collaborative approach to client representation. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a diverse portfolio of workers’ compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, analyze claims, conduct legal research, and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, negotiations, and other stages of the litigation process.
• Maintain strong communication with employers, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage deadlines, calendars, billing requirements, and an active caseload in an organized and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support professionals while taking meaningful ownership of your matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal or litigation experience.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, case management, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with employer matching eligibility.
• Bonus opportunities and a potential partnership track for attorneys interested in long-term growth.
• An established, supportive legal team where strong performers can build their skills, take ownership, and advance their careers.