Workers Compensation Attorney
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About us
We are a well-established Pennsylvania law firm with a long history of success representing individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the region. The firm has built a strong reputation for aggressive advocacy, thorough preparation, and delivering meaningful results for its clients. Our practice encompasses a variety of litigation and transactional matters, with particular strength in personal injury, workers’ compensation, business law, employment matters, real estate, and estate planning. Attorneys have the opportunity to work on substantive matters while being part of a collaborative, experienced legal team. The firm combines the resources and reputation of an established practice with the collegial environment of a smaller, relationship-driven firm. Attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their matters, develop their practices, and work directly with experienced attorneys on complex and meaningful cases.
Why join us?
We offer a supportive environment with a 15+ year average tenure among 35 employees and a strong bonus structure.
Responsibilities
- Handle a caseload of workers’ compensation matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other parties.
- Develop case strategy and independently manage assigned matters.
- Work closely with senior attorneys and other members of the legal team.
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely, practical legal guidance.
- Meet an annual billable-hour expectation of approximately 2,100 hours.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of legal experience, with meaningful exposure to workers’ compensation matters.
- Active admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Comfortable managing cases and communicating directly with clients.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Motivated to build a long-term career with an established Pennsylvania practice.
Benefits
- BCBS health insurance with 65% paid premium and $1,500 deductible.
- Life insurance at 2.5x earnings.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Dues and credits covered by the firm.
- FSA and HSA options.
- 401k with 7% firm contribution (no match required).
- Additional 4% benefit budget to contribute towards healthcare or other expenses.
Pay
$75,000 - $100,000 per year