Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while being part of a supportive, established legal team.
• Take ownership of meaningful cases and make a direct impact on the clients you represent.
• Focus on practicing law without the pressure of bringing in new business or building your own book of clients.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys who value your judgment, independence, and professional growth.
• Enjoy performance bonuses, opportunities for raises, health insurance, and a 401(k).

Location

Philadelphia, PA | Remote or Hybrid

Enjoy the freedom to work remotely while staying connected to our Philadelphia-based team. We also offer a downtown office for attorneys who prefer a hybrid arrangement. Applicants must reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Note

An active Pennsylvania Bar license is required. Workers' compensation defense experience is strongly preferred, ideally 1+ years, but we also welcome attorneys with relevant litigation backgrounds who are interested in developing their expertise in this practice area.

About Us

We are a focused, established law firm dedicated to representing employers, insurers, and businesses in workers' compensation defense matters. Our team combines practical legal advice with a commitment to excellent client service. We believe in giving our attorneys the independence, resources, and support they need to succeed.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of Pennsylvania workers' compensation defense matters from initial review through resolution.
• Review case files, medical records, and legal documents to develop effective defense strategies.
• Advise employers, insurance carriers, and claims adjusters on case developments, exposure, and potential resolutions.
• Represent clients at hearings and depositions, many of which are conducted remotely.
• Draft legal briefs, petitions, motions, and other case-related documents.
• Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and work toward an annual billing target of 2,000 hours.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of workers' compensation defense experience preferred.
• Relevant litigation experience and the ability to manage cases independently.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a legal team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the flexibility of remote work, the opportunity to take real ownership of your cases, and a collaborative environment where your contributions matter. You'll join a team with an established flow of business, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent legal results.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Remote - must live anywhere in Philadelphia. PA bar license. Preferred: 1+ years of Workers' Compensation defense experience. Experience reviewing files, advising clients, communicating with adjusters, attending hearings/depositions, and drafting briefs

• Required Years as Associate: 1+
• Remote: Philadelphia, PA residents only per supplied brief. Not nationwide.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 1 to 2 years: $95K to $100K; 
• 3 to 4 years: $100K to $105K; 
• 5+ years: $105K to $110K. Recruiter-recommended bands based on supplied range.

Submission Email: Michael -

MSchaff@schaffyoung.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Small Philadelphia workers' compensation defense firm representing employers, insurers, and third-party administrators. Seeking a PA-barred attorney to manage cases, advise adjusters, handle hearings/depositions, and draft briefs. Remote for Philadelphia residents, approximately $100K base, bonuses/benefits, 2,000 annual billable hours.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney - Schaff & Young, PC - JPC- 2821 - source

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• Client job title: Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney
• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Remote 
• Experience: 1
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney, Workers' Compensation Associate, WC Defense Associate, Insurance Defense Attorney, Pennsylvania WC Litigation

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