Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation (New Jersey)

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Jersey City, NJ, USA
In-Office
110K-150K Annually
Mid level
Professional Services
The Role
Represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in New Jersey workers’ compensation matters. Manage caseloads from start to finish, attend court hearings, develop litigation and negotiation strategies, settle claims, communicate updates to clients and adjusters, prepare witnesses, and pursue favorable outcomes. The role is primarily remote with required court appearances and opportunities to build expertise in New Jersey workers’ compensation procedures.
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About Jones Jones LLC

Jones Jones LLC is a leading insurance defense law firm with over 100 years of proven success. We specialize in workers’ compensation defense, no-fault litigation, subrogation, loss transfer, and construction claims. With offices in New York and New Jersey, our firm is built on four pillars: Experience, Innovation, Efficiency, and Excellence. We pride ourselves on delivering strategic, results-driven legal services that help our clients achieve meaningful outcomes. Join a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and high performance.


Position Overview
 We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Workers’ Compensation team in our New Jersey office located in Jersey City. In this role, you will represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers before the Workers’ Compensation Courts. You will manage your own caseload while developing and executing effective litigation strategies.

This role is primarily remote, with the option to work from the office as needed and attend court appearances when required.



What You’ll Do

  • Attend hearings before the NJ Workers' Compensation Court 
  • Develop negotiation strategies and settle claims
  • Communicate case updates to clients and adjusters
  • Prepare witnesses and strategize for favorable outcomes


What We’re Looking For

Required:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the New Jersey State Bar
  • Experience in NJ workers compensation law
  • 3+ years’ experience in a law firm setting
  • Ability to manage cases from start to finish
  • Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills


Preferred:

  • Knowledge of NJ Workers’ Compensation Law
  • Experience in workers’ compensation defense


Skills That Matter

  • Client service mindset
  • Time and case management
  • Strong collaboration and communication
  • Critical thinking and legal strategy


In Your First 6 Months, You Will:

  • Build strong knowledge of NJ Workers’ Compensation procedures
  • Develop confidence representing clients before the Court
  • Manage your own caseload with growing autonomy
  • Strengthen relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Make a measurable impact on client outcomes


Why Join Us

  • Be part of a modern firm reimagining workers’ comp defense
  • Work in a supportive, team-driven culture
  • Learn from some of the most respected attorneys in the field
  • Contribute from day one and grow your legal career


Apply today to join a firm with over a century of success and a future focused on innovation.

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the New Jersey State Bar
  • Experience in New Jersey workers’ compensation law
  • 3+ years of experience in a law firm setting
  • Ability to manage cases from start to finish
  • Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of New Jersey workers’ compensation law
  • Experience in workers’ compensation defense
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The Company
120 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

Jones Jones LLC is a New York– and New Jersey–based defense law firm serving insurance carriers, self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and employers. It handles workers’ compensation defense, no-fault matters, subrogation, loss transfer, and related litigation, developing legal strategies to defend clients’ interests and resolve claims. The firm emphasizes experienced advocacy alongside innovation, efficiency, and responsive client service for clients across the insurance sector.

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