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Malamut & Associates

Respondent Workers’ Compensation Attorney

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  • Full Time
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
July 7, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Job Title: Respondent Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $110,000+, commensurate with experience
Experience Level: 5+ Years

About the Position:
Malamut Law is seeking an experienced Respondent Workers’ Compensation Attorney to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience representing employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters across New Jersey. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, respected team with a strong caseload and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Handle all aspects of workers’ compensation defense cases from inception to resolution.
  • Appear at workers’ compensation court hearings throughout New Jersey.
  • Conduct depositions, legal research, motion practice, and trial preparation.
  • Provide strategic counsel to clients, including risk assessment and case valuation.
  • Maintain accurate case records and meet all filing deadlines.
  • Communicate regularly with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel.
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience handling respondent-side workers’ compensation matters in NJ.
  • Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary starting at $110,000+
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance offered
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Supportive team environment and manageable caseloads
To Apply:
Submit your resume:
rich@malamutlaw.com
Subject: Application – Respondent WC Attorney (NJ)
ABOUT US

Malamut Law was founded in 2001, with the mission to offer individuals and businesses a high quality and client-friendly law practice experience. Since our founding, the Firm has built a reputation for competent and ethical representation of our clients in matters of Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment & Labor, and Government & Regulatory Affairs. We at Malamut Law pride ourselves on diligent service to our clients and their families.

Malamut Law is honored to be recognized on the NJBiz "Best Places to Work NJ" list for 2023 and 2024.
Compensation: $110,000.00 per year



ABOUT US

Malamut & Associates, LLC was founded in 2001, with the mission to offer individuals and businesses a high quality and client-friendly law practice experience. Since our founding, the Firm has built a reputation for competent and ethical representation of our clients in matters of Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment & Labor, and Government & Regulatory Affairs. We at Malamut & Associates pride ourselves on diligent service to our clients and their families. Communication is paramount to the Firm. Clients are not just clients to us. When someone retains Malamut & Associates, they become part of who we are. They become part of the Malamut & Associates family forever. Our attorneys and staff are an asset and friend to every person and family we represent.

Malamut & Associates is honored to be recognized on the NJBiz "Best Places to Work NJ" list for 2023. 

All our skilled attorneys, who come from a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise, work together to aggressively protect the rights of our clients.  

We are proud of our team approach. We collaborate on every case, because all our attorneys bring unique and valuable insight that might otherwise be overlooked. The team approach delivers creative strategies that give our clients the best chance at success.




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