Workers Comp Attorney - Insurance Defense

Degan Blanchard and Nash

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
  • 3-7 years of workers' compensation or insurance defense experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent legal writing abilities.
  • Experience handling depositions, hearings, or administrative proceedings.
  • Ability to manage files independently while contributing to a team.
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on client service.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of complex workers' compensation defense matters.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Represent clients in hearings and administrative proceedings.
  • Evaluate claims and advise clients on defense strategies.
  • Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and assessments.
  • Collaborate with medical providers and experts to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Stay current on statutes and regulatory developments in workers' compensation.

Benefits

  • Participation in bonus programs
  • $50,000 life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee
  • Long-term disability insurance at no cost
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with annual discretionary match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with firm contribution
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Additional supplemental insurances available
Full Job Description
As a Workers' Compensation Associate, you'll handle a variety of complex and engaging matters while working with a talented team committed to excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing a caseload of workers' compensation defense matters, including employer liability, indemnity disputes, medical treatment issues, and exposure claims.
  • Conducting legal research and preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Representing clients in hearings, depositions, mediations, and administrative proceedings before the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
  • Evaluating claims, advising insurer and employer clients, and developing effective defense strategies.
  • Communicating regularly with clients to provide updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborating with colleagues, medical providers, vocational rehabilitation experts, and others to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Staying current on workers' compensation statutes, case law, and regulatory developments.


Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
  • 3-7 years of workers' compensation or insurance defense experience (flexible depending on skillset).
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent legal writing abilities.
  • Experience handling depositions, hearings, or administrative proceedings.
  • Ability to manage files independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to responsive client service.

Benefit Highlights:
  • Participation in bonus programs
  • Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through BCBS
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
  • HSA with Firm Contribution
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

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