Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

A well-established Mid-Atlantic insurance defense firm is seeking Workers’ Compensation Attorneys across all levels to join its Richmond office.

This is a 100% workers’ compensation defense role supporting a partner-led docket of approximately 100–150 active files. The practice is high-volume, fast-moving, and trial-oriented.

We are moving efficiently and can take someone from first conversation to decision within about two weeks.

• Manage and assist on a robust workers’ compensation defense docket
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, medical summaries, position statements, and settlement documents
• Conduct depositions and prepare for hearings as experience permits
• Work directly with experienced partners while building autonomy
• Contribute to case evaluation, negotiation, and settlement evaluations
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, medical providers, and opposing counsel

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Associate candidates
  : 1–10 years of Workers’ Compensation defense experience
• 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
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a heavy workload and multi-task
• Medical background knowledge is a plus
• Deposition and hearing experience preferred

• Competitive base salary plus performance-driven bonus structure.
• Strong upside for productive attorneys.

This role is a litigation-heavy, performance-oriented defense platform designed for attorneys who want courtroom exposure and file ownership.