Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation

Join a focused team defending injured workers and sharpen your litigation skills.Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Hunter DahlstromAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 per yearA 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 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 DetailsHandle 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.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at /legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. xhuatnn You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: /privacy-policy