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Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney in Atlanta

Date Posted: 20 October 2026

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Job Description

A well-established defense firm in the greater Atlanta area is looking for a Workers' Compensation Associate to join its growing team. You'll handle your own caseload of Georgia workers' comp defense matters from intake through resolution, working directly with insurance carriers, employers and third-party administrators.

What you'll do:

• Manage a docket of workers' compensation defense claims before the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation

• Take and defend depositions, attend mediations, and try cases at hearings

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and written reports to clients

• Advise carriers and employers on claim strategy, exposure and settlement

What you'll bring:

• JD and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia

• 3+ years of workers' compensation experience, defense side preferred

• Strong writing, case management and client communication skills

What's offered: competitive salary of $100,000–$125,000, full benefits, a path to advancement, and a collaborative firm culture.

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.

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