Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

TrueSeek; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TrueSeek, based in Lancaster, PA with remote flexibility for exceptional candidates, seeks an experienced defense attorney to join its Workers’ Compensation defense team. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation skills, client advisement experience, and a commitment to a collaborative, stability-focused environment.

Responsibilities include handling all aspects of PA WC defense litigation, drafting persuasive motions, and communicating with clients while traveling to hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-approved law school; PA bar admission in good standing.
• 3+ years direct PA workers' compensation defense experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel and e-document management software.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of workers' compensation defense litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, hearings, and appeals before PA W.C. Judges.
• Draft motions, briefs, and settlement evaluations with strategic analysis for employers, insurers, and TPA.
• Communicate with clients regularly and collaborate with team for efficient case management.
• Independently manage an active WC defense caseload and travel locally to hearings/depositions as required; overnight travel not regularly expected.

Skills

Litigation

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Tools

ProLaw

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Based in Lancaster, PA with remote flexibility considered for exceptional candidates with strong direct and recent workers' compensation defense experience, we are a multidisciplinary law firm known for its client-focused approach collaborative culture and commitment to delivering practical results. The Workers' Compensation defense team is expanding and seeking an experienced Defense Attorney to join a growing team handling sophisticated Pennsylvania workers' compensation matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator who values substantive hearing work client advisory responsibilities and long-term professional stability within a supportive firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of workers' compensation defense litigation including pleadings discovery depositions hearings and appeals while preparing and presenting cases before Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Judges with accuracy and efficiency
• Draft persuasive motions briefs and settlement evaluations while providing strategic legal analysis and case evaluations to employers insurers and third-party administrators
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates recommendations and risk assessments while collaborating with colleagues and support staff to ensure efficient and effective case management
• Independently manage an active workers' compensation defense caseload while traveling locally to hearings and depositions as required; overnight travel not regularly expected

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-approved law school with active Pennsylvania Bar admission in good standing required
• 3+ years of direct Pennsylvania workers' compensation defense experience with demonstrated ability to independently handle all aspects of the workers' compensation litigation process
• Strong organizational communication and time management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 ProLaw Excel and e-document management software preferred with strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pennsylvania workers' compensation defense attorney seeking substantive litigation work, mentorship and long-term stability. If this sounds like a fit, we encourage you to apply today.