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Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney

gpac
Renton, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026
Workers' Compensation Attorney

A well-established and growing law firm in the Greater Seattle area is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least one year of experience who is looking to build a long-term career in a practice focused on helping clients navigate complex workers' compensation matters.

The firm offers a collaborative environment, strong mentorship, manageable caseloads, and the opportunity to gain meaningful experience handling cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Handle workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution
  • Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and strategy
  • Draft legal pleadings, motions, correspondence, and settlement documents
  • Conduct legal research and analyze medical and employment records
  • Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings as needed
  • Develop case strategies and negotiate favorable outcomes for clients
  • Work closely with attorneys, support staff, and experts to advance client matters

Qualifications

  • Active Washington State Bar license in good standing
  • Minimum of 1 year of workers' compensation, personal injury, insurance defense, civil litigation, or related legal experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Desire to grow within a respected and expanding practice

Preferred Experience

  • Experience handling workers' compensation or industrial insurance matters
  • Hearing, deposition, or mediation experience
  • Familiarity with Washington workers' compensation laws and procedures

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and continuing legal education support
  • Opportunities for advancement within the firm

This is a confidential opportunity with a respected law firm seeking to add a motivated attorney who is interested in developing a successful workers' compensation practice while working alongside experienced legal professionals.

To be considered, please submit your resume for confidential consideration. You can apply here or email to zach.zink@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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