Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Saddle River, NJ, USA
In-Office or Remote
122K-184K Annually
Entry level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Manage workers’ compensation defense cases from initial notice through dismissal, settlement, or trial. Responsibilities include investigating claims, developing legal theories and defenses, advising corporate clients and claims professionals, conducting legal research, handling discovery and motion practice, and representing clients at depositions, hearings, conferences, trials, regional boards, and courts.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

*This is a remote role but you must have an active California bar license to be considered* 

We are partnering with an industry-leading property and casualty insurer to find a skilled Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join their established claims legal department. Our client boasts a rich history and offers a collaborative, inclusive environment deeply committed to professional development, advocacy, and clinical legal excellence.

This is not just a job- it’s a career. In this role, you will play a vital part in resolving claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. You will actively manage, investigate, and represent workers' compensation cases from inception through final conclusion, including dismissal, settlement, or trial. Collaborating directly with experienced adjusters and corporate clients, you will lead high-impact dispute resolution and defensive advocacy.

What's in It For You?
  • Compensation: Competitive salary range of $122,000 - $184,000, tailored to your experience level at the point of offer.

  • Bonus: 10% annual bonus

  • Career Development: Robust professional growth, hands-on litigation experience, ongoing advanced legal training, and dedicated mentorship.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: A robust, enterprise-level benefits package designed to help employees maintain healthy lifestyles, save for the future, build financial security, and achieve personal goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Caseload Management: Actively manage a robust caseload of Workers' Compensation cases from the initial notice of loss through to final resolution.

  • Client Collaboration: Partner directly with corporate clients and claims professionals to resolve cases in the most cost-effective and legally sound manner.

  • Legal Strategy: Answer claims and develop customized legal theories and affirmative defenses tailored to the specifics of each case.

  • Litigation Support: Engage in routine motion practice, discovery, and legal research to build robust defenses and advocate effectively.

  • Appearance & Representation: Handle routine depositions, hearings, conferences, and trials, representing clients with professional decorum and exceptional courtroom skills.

  • Travel: Travel to regional boards and courts as required to advocate on behalf of clients and protect the organization's interests.



Skills Required

  • Active California bar license
  • Workers’ compensation defense experience
  • Ability to manage cases from inception through final resolution
  • Experience with motion practice, discovery, and legal research
  • Ability to handle depositions, hearings, conferences, and trials
  • Exceptional courtroom skills and professional decorum
  • Ability to travel to regional boards and courts as required
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The Company
HQ: Saddle River, NJ
2 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

OnDek Solutions is a boutique recruitment firm that connects exceptional talent with employers through personalized, customized staffing and recruiting services. It supports clients and candidates across information technology, telecommunications, engineering, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community. The firm emphasizes industry expertise, extensive talent networks, attention to detail, and tailored placements for executive, specialized, and niche roles for organizations and job seekers alike.

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