Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney role is described as fully remote and based in Virginia; the listing also identifies Fairfax, VA. Compensation is $120,000–$170,000 per year. The role supports a growing Virginia workers' compensation defense practice at a multidisciplinary law firm. This attorney handles defense litigation matters by researching legal issues, preparing case documents, representing clients in proceedings, and managing an assigned caseload. The work supports client relationships through case evaluations, recommendations, risk assessments, and regular updates.

What you'll do

• Research and analyze Virginia 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

associate attorney

defense litigation

virginia law

fully remote

fairfax va

trueseek

legal research

case management

client representation

$120k–$170k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fully remote role; the posting prefers 2+ years of direct workers' compensation experience and notes DC and/or Maryland licensure as preferred.

About the employer

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