Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation - Pennsylvania - Chartwell Law

Chartwell Law, a rapidly growing civil litigation law firm, with more than 200 attorneys across 33 offices from coast to coast, is currently recruiting motivated professionals with exceptional talent and promise to join our nationally ranked firm. With a culture built on collaboration and teamwork, we reward skill and initiative with new opportunities and dynamic challenges. Chartwell Law fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that provides our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to succeed.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement benefits, an engaging employee wellness program, mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. We are proud to provide a professional and welcoming firm community where everyone can openly contribute unique experiences and celebrate the differences that make us Chartwell Law. If you are ready to work at a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, submit your resume and cover letter today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Chartwell Law does not accept candidate submissions from outside agencies without prior approval and a signed agreement. In addition, we do not accept unsolicited candidates from outside agencies via our internal email system. If an outside agency fails to adhere to these procedures and/or the terms under a signed contract, Chartwell Law will not consider any submissions constituting a formal submission nor will any such submission bind Chartwell Law in any way. Outside agencies that would like to discuss a potential candidate and/or enter into an agreement with Chartwell Law, must first contact us at Recruiting@ChartwellLaw.com.

Chartwell Law is looking for an experienced self-starting Associate Attorney for our workers’ compensation practice group to practice remotely or to be located in one of our many PA offices (Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, or Valley Forge). Successful applicants will have exceptional writing, research, and litigation skills.

Primary duties include:

• File review and legal analysis of workers’ compensation claims
• Extensive legal research and drafting of client correspondence, discovery devices, summations, appeals and appellate briefs
• Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required 
• Regularly representing clients at depositions and hearings before the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Board
• Trial preparation and attendance
• Expert witness retention and evaluation

• Minimum of 2 year of  experience as a practicing attorney
• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school 
• Admitted to practice in the state of Pennsylvania, other states a plus but not required
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid research abilities and written and oral communication skills
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment.
• Must respond promptly to e-mail and phone inquiries 
• Excellent client skills and telephone manner 

Benefits Include:

• Innovative financial incentive bonus program that rewards entrepreneurial initiative
• Proactive support and training for marketing objectives
• Excellent Benefits including 401k match
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities