Defense Attorney

Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC Philadelphia office is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney with 3 to 5+ years’ experience to join our established defense practice. Interested in joining a full-service and leading defense litigation firm that values your quality of life as much as the quality of our legal services, then you should consider joining our team.

Morgan & Akins’ New York office is currently seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability practice in New York, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with insurance defense litigation experience. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Morgan & Akins is a mid-size firm that services clients across 9 offices in the south and northeastern United States.   Interested in joining a full-service and leading defense litigation firm that values your quality of life as much as the quality of our legal services, then you should consider joining our team.

Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC Philadelphia office is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney with 3 to 5+ years’ experience to join our established defense practice. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and possess experience managing all aspects of workers’ compensation matters.
Responsibilities Include:

• Representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation claims
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Conducting depositions of claimants, medical experts, and fact witnesses
• Preparing clients and witnesses for hearings and trials
• Managing a caseload independently and efficiently, from inception through resolution
• Engaging in consistent communication with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel
• Ensuring timely compliance with all procedural deadlines

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar admissions in NY(required), NJ (a plus)
• minimum of 3 years of workers’ compensation/insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Professional demeanor and a commitment to high-quality legal work

We Offer:

• Competitive salary starting at $130,000 annually commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote/hybrid schedules

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