Associate Attorney Worker's Compensation

This full-time position is a strong opportunity for attorneys with 1–10 years of experience who are looking to handle diverse workers’ compensation matters and grow in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Why Join Us?

✅ Be a Difference-Maker: Join a respected national defense firm where you’ll contribute to a team committed to achieving meaningful outcomes and maintaining the highest standards in client service and litigation.

✅ Comprehensive Support & Mentorship: Access mentoring, CLEs, and training programs designed to help you refine your litigation skills and chart a path to advancement.

✅ Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and robust benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and employer-paid insurance coverage.

Your Role: Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

As an Attorney in our Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, you will provide strategic legal representation to employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insureds. Your responsibilities include:

🔹 Case Preparation & Medical Record Review: Analyzing and summarizing medical records and case files to formulate effective case strategies.
🔹 Courtroom Advocacy: Drafting and arguing motions, attending hearings, and representing clients in court proceedings.
🔹 Deposition Practice: Preparing clients for and attending depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
🔹 Report Drafting & Communication: Preparing initial, interim, and pre-trial reports; maintaining open communication with clients throughout the case lifecycle.
🔹 Discovery Management: Responding to discovery requests, drafting discovery-related motions, and ensuring full compliance with procedural rules.
🔹 Client Engagement: Building strong relationships with clients, managing expectations, and advising on case risks, strategy, and resolution paths.

What You Bring

✔️ Experience:

• 1–10 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation defense litigation preferred.

• Attorneys with litigation experience and a strong desire to transition into Workers’ Compensation will also be considered.
  ✔️ Legal Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.

• Excellent case organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
  ✔️ Licensure & Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Admitted to practice law in the State of Kentucky and in good standing.

What We Offer

💼 Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and contributions.
📌 Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match.

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
  🚀 Career Growth & Advancement:

• Access to mentorship, leadership training, CLEs, and long-term career development resources.
  🎯 Work-Life Balance & Firm Culture:

• A supportive and collaborative environment with flexible work options where attorneys can thrive personally and professionally.

Why QPWB?

At QPWB, we are more than just a law firm—we are a community of professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and making a difference. We celebrate diversity, support entrepreneurial attorneys, and provide a platform to build vibrant and lasting litigation careers.

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