Workers Compensation Attorney AssociatePartner

Job Description

Location:

Richmond, VA

About KPM LAW:
Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith (KPM) is one of the largest insurance defense firms in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, with nearly 35 years of experience serving national and international insurance carriers and self-insured companies. With strategically located offices in Virginia and attorneys licensed across VA, MD, DC, WV, and NC, we are known for efficiency, excellence, and trial-ready defense.

We are seeking attorneys across all levels to join our Workers’ Compensation team in the Richmond office. This role is 100% workers’ comp defense and offers the opportunity to work directly with two highly experienced partners and a strong support team.

This role will work exclusively on Workers’ Compensation matters, supporting a partner‑led docket of approximately 100–150 active files. The ideal associate candidate will have 1–5 years of workers’ comp defense experience, but we remain open to candidates with more experience or strong adjacent litigation backgrounds. The ideal partner‑level candidate will have 10+ years of workers’ comp defense experience. The position is well‑suited for someone who can contribute immediately without requiring foundational training.

• Assist in managing a robust Workers’ Compensation docket.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, medical summaries, position statements, and settlement documents.
• Conduct depositions and prepare for hearings as experience permits.
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Support partners in hearing preparation and strategy; assume greater autonomy as you ramp up.
• Attend Workers’ Compensation hearings, which occur regularly (multiple per month).
• Contribute to case evaluation, negotiation, and settlement evaluations.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Virginia Bar admission (active and in good standing).
• For associate candidates
  : 1–5 years of Workers’ Compensation defense experience.
• For partner candidates
  : 10+ years of Workers’ Compensation defense experience.
• Strong writing, analysis, and file management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high‑volume, fast‑moving practice.
• Medical background knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a heavy workload and multi‑task.

• Early trial exposure and hands‑on experience.
• Collaborative, supportive culture.
• Competitive compensation with performance‑based bonuses.
• Benefits include 401k with firm match, PTO, and flexible work arrangements.

KPM LAW is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resume submissions from search firms; firms submitting without prior agreement will not be eligible for compensation.

Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith (KPM) is one of the largest insurance defense firms in Virginia and the Mid‑Atlantic, with nearly 35 years of experience serving national and international insurance carriers and self‑insured companies. With strategically located offices in Virginia and attorneys licensed across VA, MD, DC, WV, and NC, we are known for efficiency, excellence, and trial‑ready defense.