Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Jobot; United States; Hybrid; AUD 143,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney to join its established insurance-defense practice. The role is hybrid with multiple Southeast locations and a base salary of $100,000–$165,000 plus a 1,800-hour billable requirement.

You will represent employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters, manage claims from referral through resolution, conduct depositions, and assist with hearings and settlements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in the applicable state.
• 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

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client-management

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in the 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

• 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

Job Details

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

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