Associate Attorney - Workers’ Compensation

Join a focused team defending injured workers and sharpen your litigation skills.

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Hunter Dahlstrom

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Salary : $70,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us :

We’re a specialized Pennsylvania practice that handles nothing but workers’ compensation and unemployment law, built on real outcomes and meaningful representation. Our founding attorney is certified as a specialist in workers’ compensation law.

You’ll work in an environment where you see clients face-to-face, take ownership of cases, and learn directly from experienced litigators.

Apply here and contact Hunter Dahlstrom directly for details at hunter@jobot.com or 248 .636 .2434 (direct cell #)

Why join us?

Genuine case ownership : you’ll handle your own docket, prep hearings, champion clients from intake through resolution.

Growth path : Direct mentorship from seasoned attorneys. Clear route to advanced roles.

Real practice : We’re not a mass-litigation machine. We focus on quality, client relationships and real advocacy.

Strong support : Well-established client base in northeastern Pennsylvania, free initial consults, contingency model gives you skin in the game with results.

Work-life balance : Offices in Pittston and Hazleton, manageable hours, professional but not frantic.

Job Details

Handle workers’ compensation claims and appeals on behalf of injured Pennsylvania workers.

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, participate in depositions, analysis of impairment rating evaluations (IREs), mediations and hearings.

Communicate directly with clients, arrange meetings (including hospital / remote when required) and keep them updated on case progress.

Collaborate with opposing counsel, insurers, expert witnesses, vocational specialists and other stakeholders.

Develop strategies for case resolution, including negotiation of lump-sum settlements and representing clients at administrative hearings.

Maintain individual caseload, ensure timely filings, track deadlines, manage documentation and assist in business development where relevant.

Stay current with Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law, statutes, precedent, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications (ideal) :

Admission to the Pennsylvania bar.

3-5 years of hands-on workers’ compensation law experience (claimant-side preferred).

Demonstrated litigation exposure (hearings, depositions, pleadings) rather than purely transactional experience.

Strong writing, research, and advocacy chops.

Client-service mindset, ability to relate to injured-worker population, explain complex issues simply.

Self-starter attitude : comfortable owning files, building relationships, contributing to growth.

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