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Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation Defense

Summers McDonnell Hudock Guthrie & Rauch PC
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

This is a full-time position for a Worker's Compensation Attorney at Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Rauch PC. The Attorney will be primarily responsible for defending Worker's Compensation claims, from initial investigation/filings through decision and the appellate process. Salary position, with benefits. While the preference is that an applicant resides within a reasonable range of the home offices in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, applicants from any location may apply, so long as they reside in Pennsylvania.


Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Bar admission in Pennsylvania
  • 0 -10 years experience handling worker's compensation claims


Responsibilities include:

  • Managing workers’ compensation cases from initial claim through litigation and resolution
  • Preparing pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
  • Conducting depositions, hearings, and mediations
  • Appearing before Workers’ Compensation Judges
  • Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and medical providers
  • Developing case strategy and providing timely case evaluations


What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Health insurance premium (for employee only) covered at 100%
  • Dental and Vision Insurance available
  • 401(k) and other benefits
  • Short and Long-term disability
  • Interested candidates should submit a resume to Tom Summers at: tsummers@summersmcdonnell.com


No recruiters or agency soliciteations, please

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