Workers' Compensation Attorney

Job overview

The Workers' Compensation Attorney role is based onsite in Woodbridge, NJ, with an annual salary range of $120,000–$180,000. The posting describes a multidisciplinary law firm and an expanding workers' compensation defense practice. The attorney handles New Jersey workers' compensation defense litigation, from legal research and document drafting through hearings and depositions. The role manages an assigned caseload, advises employers, insurers, and third-party administrators, and provides clients with case updates, recommendations, and risk assessments.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and analysis on New Jersey workers' compensation defense matters
• draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, settlement evaluations, and appeals documents
• represent clients in hearings, depositions, and proceedings before Deputy Commissioners
• manage an assigned caseload
• collaborate with colleagues and support staff
• provide client updates, recommendations, and risk assessments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

workers' compensation attorney

woodbridge nj

trueseek

workers' compensation defense

litigation

new jersey license

legal research

hearings

depositions

client relations

$120k–$180k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a JD from an ABA-approved law school and an active New Jersey license in good standing; two or more years of direct workers' compensation experience is preferred.

About the employer

Trueseek is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.