Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Handle workers’ compensation matters from intake through resolution
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and strategy
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, correspondence, and settlement documents
• Conduct legal research and analyze medical and employment records
• Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings as needed
• Develop case strategies and negotiate favorable outcomes for clients
• Work closely with attorneys, support staff, and experts to advance client matters

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of workers’ compensation, personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation, or related legal experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Desire to grow within a respected and expanding practice

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling workers’ compensation or industrial insurance matters
• Hearing, deposition, or mediation experience
• Familiarity with Washington workers’ compensation laws and procedures