Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Jobot; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an attorney to join a growing, defense-focused Workers' Compensation practice. This fully remote role offers autonomy, strong earnings potential, and the opportunity to scale a portable book within a supportive firm platform.

The ideal candidate will have an established client base, substantial workers' compensation experience, and the willingness to participate in court proceedings in their state.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Georgia and/or Florida in good standing.
• Substantial experience in workers' compensation law.
• Established portable book of workers' compensation business.
• Ability to originate and maintain client relationships.
• Willingness to attend court in their state.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing workers' compensation portfolio.
• Maintain direct client and referral relationships.
• Represent clients in proceedings, hearings, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve matters.
• Develop business through networks and referrals.
• Collaborate with firm attorneys and staff.
• Ensure compliance with state legal requirements.

Skills

Client development

Relationship building

Independent caseload

Court appearances

Education

GA/FL bar

Job description

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christina Finster

Salary: $160,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing, defense-focused law firm expanding its Workers' Compensation practice in the Southeast. With an established foundation and strong operational support, the firm is strategically looking to add an attorney who brings both experience and an existing client base.

This is a growth-oriented opportunity designed for an entrepreneurial attorney who wants more autonomy, better economics, and the ability to scale their book within a supportive firm platform.

Why join us?

Why Join

• Ability to grow and expand your portable book with operational support
• Competitive compensation structure tied to collections
• Established infrastructure (billing, admin, marketing support)
• Strategic growth focus in GA and FL markets
• Partnership or equity path for the right attorney
• Remote - Work from Home

Job Details

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who has developed strong client relationships, generates consistent business, and is interested in joining an established legal practice while maintaining the flexibility of a fully remote working environment.

A partner title is not required. The firm is primarily interested in attorneys who have demonstrated the ability to originate, maintain, and grow their own workers' compensation practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of workers' compensation clients and matters.
• Maintain direct relationships with clients and referral sources.
• Represent clients in workers' compensation proceedings, hearings, mediations, and litigation as appropriate.
• Handle matters through resolution, including settlement negotiations and contested proceedings.
• Continue developing business through established professional relationships and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with the firm's attorneys and support professionals.
• Maintain client service standards and compliance with applicable state legal requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Active license to practice law in Georgia and/or Florida, in good standing.
• Substantial experience practicing workers' compensation law.
• An established, portable book of workers' compensation business.
• Demonstrated history of originating and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to independently manage a workers' compensation caseload.
• Willingness to attend court and other required proceedings within the attorney's respective state.

Preferred

• Established employer, insurance carrier, third-party administrator, or other workers' compensation defense relationships.
• Consistent historical collections and recurring client revenue.
• Experience developing and expanding a practice.
• Strong referral network and professional reputation.

Compensation

Compensation will be evaluated individually based on experience, portable book size, historical revenue production, and the anticipated economic contribution to the firm. The firm is open to attorneys who are not currently partners, provided they possess their own portable book of business.

Work Arrangement

This position is fully remote, with no requirement to report to a physical office. Attorneys must remain available for necessary in-person court appearances and other proceedings within their licensed state.

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