Defense Attorney
$110,000–$110,000 year
Hybrid · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Defense Attorney (Workers’ Compensation) for Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC in Philadelphia. 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 from inception through resolution; engaging in consistent communication with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel; ensuring timely compliance with all procedural deadlines. Requirements include JD from an accredited law school; PA and NJ bar admissions; 3+ years of workers’ compensation defense experience; strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills; excellent organizational and time management abilities; professional demeanor. Offers include competitive salary starting at $110,000 annually with comprehensive benefits and flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active bar admissions in PA and NJ (required)
- New York bar admission (not required)
- Minimum of 3 years of workers’ compensation defense experience preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Professional demeanor and commitment to high-quality legal work
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