Bridgewater
A growing boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join its collaborative and supportive practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking for a long-term home with meaningful opportunities for professional growth, internal advancement, and partnership. \n \n The firm places a strong emphasis on mentorship, work-life balance, and creating an environment where attorneys are supported in building successful, sustainable careers. \n \n Why Join? \n\n • Dedicated paralegal support with an approximately 1:1 attorney-to-paralegal ratio\n, • No billable-hour requirement and no daily or weekly billing quotas\n, • Clear path to partnership with potential profit-sharing opportunities\n, • Hybrid work schedule with predictable hours and a strong focus on work-life balance\n, • 100% employer-paid medical benefits\n, • CLE opportunities at no cost\n, • Direct access to experienced partners for case strategy, mentorship, and support\n\n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a workers' compensation caseload from inception through resolution.\n, • Analyze complex legal and factual issues and conduct thorough legal research to develop effective defense strategies.\n, • Independently develop and present litigation strategies tailored to each case.\n, • Draft pleadings, written discovery, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.\n, • Prepare for and attend hearings, court appearances, depositions, and other case-related proceedings.\n, • Provide timely legal guidance, analysis, and recommendations to claims professionals regarding legal and factual issues.\n, • Maintain effective communication with courts, claims professionals, witnesses, opposing counsel, and clients.\n, • Work efficiently toward the prompt and effective resolution of assigned matters.\n, • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the team while maintaining ownership of assigned cases.\n\n \n Qualifications \n Required: \n\n • Admission to and good standing with the New Jersey State Bar\n, • 3+ years of workers' compensation experience\n, • Strong knowledge of New Jersey workers' compensation statutes, case law, and applicable court procedures\n, • Excellent legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills\n, • Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\n, • Strong organizational and time-management skills\n, • Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team\n\n \n Preferred: \n\n • Defense-side workers' compensation litigation experience\n, • Experience using legal case management software and dictation tools\n, • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams\n\n \n Compensation & Benefits \n $100,000 – $150,000 base salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications. \n The comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes: \n\n • Year-end bonus\n, • 100% employer-paid medical benefits\n, • Paid time off\n, • 401(k) retirement plan\n, • Continuing Legal Education at no cost\n, • Bar admission expenses covered\n\n