Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Greenbelt, MD, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney. This role is ideal for a legal professional with a background in workers’ compensation litigation who can independently manage a caseload while collaborating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of workers’ compensation matters, including case intake, discovery, depositions, hearings, and appeals

• Advocate effectively on behalf of clients before administrative agencies and courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

• Conduct legal research and prepare thorough case evaluations, briefs, and memoranda

• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, and insurance carriers

• Manage deadlines and maintain detailed case records using legal practice management systems

• Collaborate with internal legal teams to formulate case strategies

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in both Maryland and Washington, D.C.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience handling workers’ compensation claims

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a significant caseload

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Maryland and Washington D.C. Bars (active and in good standing)

Skills:

• Legal research and analytical capabilities

• Proficiency in litigation strategy within the workers’ compensation space

• Familiarity with electronic filing systems and legal software tools

• Team collaboration and adaptability under pressure

• Client-first mindset with high ethical standards

Job Location:

• Greenbelt, MD