Workers' Compensation Attorney

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its team in Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in workers' compensation defense, employers' liability, or personal injury law. This position offers the opportunity to work in a flexible, hybrid environment with the potential for remote work. The attorney will handle a variety of workers' compensation cases, working closely with clients and colleagues to provide strategic legal advice and representation.

Duties:

• Defend clients in workers' compensation and employers' liability claims.
• Handle a high-volume caseload, including preparing and filing legal documents, motions, and discovery.
• Represent clients in hearings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Provide legal counsel to clients regarding workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance with relevant laws.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to manage cases efficiently.
• Maintain accurate case files and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and address legal concerns.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law in Maryland.
• Admission to practice in DC, PA, or DE is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in workers' compensation defense, employers' liability, or personal injury law.
• Strong understanding of Maryland workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Experience handling employer liability claims is highly desirable.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Maryland Bar is required.
• Additional bar admissions (DC, PA, or DE) are a plus.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of workers' compensation defense and employers' liability law.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to handle high volumes of cases and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong oral advocacy skills and experience representing clients in court.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Long-term and short-term disability (LTD/STD) insurance.
• Life insurance benefits.
• Employee-funded 401(k) plan and employer-funded pension plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Annual performance reviews and bonus opportunities.
• Access to an on-site fitness center and bike storage.
• Convenient location near Light Rail and close to the MARC Train.

This East Coast firm has several offices in and around Maryland and Virginia. Concentrating their full-service practice on loyal regional clientele, this firm prides itself on efficient customer service with reasonable billing rates and is very highly regarded in the niche of maritime law. Associates here get a diverse practice and the opportunity to gain immediate meaningful expereince.