Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

$100000 - $180000 per year | Atlanta, GA | Hybrid | Permanent

Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney | Hybrid | Atlanta Office, Salary: $125-180,000 salary, Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours

A bit about us:

Hybrid | Multiple Southeast Locations

Salary: $100,000–$165,000

Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours

A highly established regional insurance defense firm with 100+ attorneys is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney to join its growing practice.

Founded more than 20 years ago, the firm has expanded to seven offices across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and focuses exclusively on insurance defense. Its attorneys represent insurers, employers, self-insured funds, government entities, and other institutional clients across sophisticated workers’ compensation and civil-defense matters.

The firm has earned significant recognition across its markets, with 30 attorneys included in the 2025 Best Lawyers listings, including several younger attorneys recognized as Ones to Watch and a Greenville attorney named Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Employers.

The culture is also a meaningful part of the opportunity. The firm emphasizes attorney training, mentorship, collaboration, and long-term development while encouraging attorneys to build a work-life balance that allows them to succeed both professionally and personally.

Locations

Opportunities are available in:

Greenville, SC

Columbia, SC

Charleston, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC

Charlotte, NC

Raleigh, NC

Atlanta, GA

Why join us?

Compensation & Work Structure

Base salary: $100,000–$165,000, depending on experience

1,800 annual billable-hour requirement

Hybrid working model

Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities

Why Consider the Opportunity

100+ attorney regional insurance-defense platform

Seven offices across GA, SC, and NC

More than two decades of continued growth

Strong Best Lawyers recognition

Deep workers’ compensation defense bench

Hybrid flexibility

1,800-hour billable requirement

Direct client interaction

Meaningful responsibility and case ownership

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Long-term advancement potential

Job Details

Responsibilities

Represent employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters

Manage claims from initial referral through resolution

Conduct depositions

Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences

Draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents

Review medical records and evaluate causation and damages

Develop case strategy and provide recommendations to clients

Communicate regularly with carriers, employers, and insured clients

Negotiate settlements and assist with trial/hearing preparation

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in the applicable state

4+ years of Prior workers’ compensation or insurance-defense experience preferred

Litigation experience strongly valued

Strong legal writing and analytical skills

Ability to manage an active caseload and multiple deadlines

Strong communication and client-management skills

Interest in developing a long-term workers’ compensation defense practice

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