Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established, growing law firm with a strong Midwest reputation and a collaborative office environment
• Handle meaningful Illinois workers' compensation defense matters with direct exposure to hearings, litigation strategy, and case management
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who can help sharpen your litigation, medical, and courtroom skills
• Enjoy flexibility with hybrid or remote options while still being connected to a supportive team
• Build a long-term career with a firm that offers sophisticated work without losing a collegial, small-office feel

Location: Flexible hybrid or remote arrangement available for attorneys based near Chicago or Joliet, Illinois.

Note: Must have 2+ years of Illinois workers' compensation defense experience and must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

About Us

We are a respected law firm serving business clients across the Midwest with practical, efficient, and high-level legal counsel. Our team values responsive communication, strong client service, and a collaborative approach to getting results. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle Illinois workers' compensation defense matters from initial assignment through resolution
• Manage hearings, pre-trials, status calls, motion practice, and case strategy
• Conduct legal research and apply medical and factual analysis to support litigation
• Communicate directly with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and claim professionals
• Draft reports, pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related documents
• Manage deadlines, caseload activity, and litigation strategy across multiple files
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while continuing to grow your own independent caseload
• Contribute to strong client relationships through responsiveness, sound judgment, and practical advice

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant Illinois workers' compensation defense experience
• Active Illinois bar license
• Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines effectively
• Professional, dependable, and client-service-oriented approach
• Book of business is a plus, but not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Quality-of-life-focused culture that values balance and professionalism
• Strong mentoring and hands-on development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangement for the right candidate
• Established platform with room to grow your practice and reputation
• Collegial team environment with sophisticated work and practical leadership

JPC-848

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: IL bar, 2+ years of Illinois workers’ compensation defense experience, management. Must be local to Chicago metro to get to court.

• Nice to haves: Preferred book of business, strong client-facing skills, and experience managing files independently.

• Additional context: Relocation- [unsure]. Packages - [unsure]

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years: $95,000 to $105,000

  • 5 to 7 years: $105,000 to $120,000

  • Book of business / stronger portable value: likely above stated range

Submissions Name / Natalia / Margot: nsauer@evans-dixon.com;mgruenewald@evans-dixon.com

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Midwest business law firm hiring an Illinois workers’ comp defense attorney for Chicago or Joliet. Need 3+ years of direct IL workers’ comp defense experience and IL bar admission. Flexible hybrid/remote; salary roughly $95k-$120k, higher possible for a book of business.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney - Evans & Dixon LLC - JPC 848 - Source

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• Client job title: Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

• Location: Chicago, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid/remote

• Experience: 2

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• # of hires needed: 1

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