Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful difference by helping injured workers secure the benefits and representation they deserve.
• Join an established, respected law practice with a strong presence in New York's Hudson Valley.
• Enjoy potential hybrid or remote flexibility based on your experience and professional background.
• Take ownership of interesting workers' compensation cases, including hearings, depositions, and litigation.
• Grow your legal career in a collaborative environment where your expertise and contributions truly matter.

Location

Kingston, NY — Hybrid . We value in-person collaboration and ideally seek experienced attorneys who can visit our office a couple of times per month. Attorneys new to workers' compensation should expect to work on-site during their first year.

Note:

Active New York State Bar admission is required. We ideally seek attorneys with 1+ years of workers' compensation experience, but we also welcome experienced litigators, solo practitioners, in-house counsel, and motivated recently admitted attorneys interested in this practice area.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established Hudson Valley law firm dedicated to helping injured workers navigate complex legal challenges. Our team combines experienced legal representation with personalized client service. We're looking for an attorney who shares our commitment to advocacy, professionalism, and meaningful results.

Job Description

• Represent clients in New York workers' compensation claims from initial proceedings through resolution.
• Handle workers' compensation hearings, depositions, litigation, and related legal proceedings.
• Develop case strategies, evaluate claims, and advocate for favorable client outcomes.
• Communicate directly with clients, providing clear guidance throughout the legal process.
• Prepare legal documents, review medical evidence, and manage case-related deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver efficient, high-quality representation.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New York State.
• 1+ years of workers' compensation experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with hearings, depositions, litigation, or administrative proceedings is a plus.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
• Attorneys from private practice, in-house counsel, and solo practice backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great legal work starts with people who care about their clients and their craft. Here, you'll have the opportunity to handle meaningful cases, build valuable experience, and contribute to a well-established practice.

Whether you're an experienced workers' compensation attorney seeking more flexibility or a motivated attorney looking to develop your expertise, we'd love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: NY bar license, 1+ yrs of workers' compensation legal exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 0+; preferred 1+ years directly relevant WC experience.
• If remote: NY Bar required. Remote eligibility depends on experience; Kingston office presence twice monthly preferred. Out-of-state residency eligibility not confirmed.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 0 to 1 years: $85K to $99K; 
• 2 to 4 years: $100K to $135K; 
• 5 to 8 years: $135K to $175K;
• 9 to 15 years: $175K to $200K; 16+ years: $200K to $225K+. Assistant estimates, not client-approved bands.

Submission Email:William-[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Hudson Valley law firm handling NY workers' compensation claims, hearings, depositions, and litigation. Seeking NY-admitted attorney, ideally 2+ years WC experience; junior and senior attorneys considered. Kingston office, with hybrid/remote flexibility depending on experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Workers' Compensation Attorney - Kirk & Kistner, LLP - JPC- 2797- source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Workers' Compensation Attorney
• Location: Kingston, NY
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid / Remote flexibility based on experience; on-site first year for attorneys without WC experience
• Experience: 1
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Workers' Compensation Attorney, Workers' Comp Associate, WC Attorney, Claimant Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, WCB Hearings, Depositions

• of hires needed: 1