Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
We are a top firm seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join its established Atlanta or Pensacola office. With more than 50 years of excellence in insurance defense litigation, the firm is recognized for providing strategic, cost-effective legal representation to insurance carriers, self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and businesses throughout the Southeast.
What You'll Do -Manage a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters from inception through resolution. -Represent employers, insurance carriers, and self-insured entities -Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations. -Provide timely legal analysis, litigation strategy, and case evaluations to clients. -Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence. -Collaborate with experienced attorneys while maintaining autonomy over your practice.
Qualifications -J.D. from an accredited law school. -Active membership in the Georgia Bar or Florida Bar -2+ years of workers' compensation, preferably defense work. -Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. -Excellent communication and client relationship abilities. -Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Contribute to health insurance premiums
- Parental & Maternal Leave
- Voluntary Vision & Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Match 401(k)
- 10 holidays firmwide a year plus additional 10 PTO days first year
- Additional 15 PTO days for 2nd year, further bumps at 5 and 15 year marks.
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.